Kagga 411
D. V. Gundappa · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
terepanariyade pariva kAlapravAhadalipuruSharachitagaLenito tElihOgihavupura rAShTra durgagaLu, mata nIti yuktigaLupuruShatana nintihudu – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Universe is a wondrous creation of the Creator; despite being in existence for millions of years, it has still not become obsolete
The nature of this Universe is such that there is a constant evolution of not only its inhabitants; but also the thoughts, philosophies, ideas that are emoted by its inhabitants
Mankutimma, as time passes by, some of these ideas & philosophies may become redundant; but only to be replaced by new ones which come as a breath of fresh air. Same with the inhabitants…species die; they get replaced by more evolved ones. Man is one such…as time passes; many of his creations have passed into oblivion – cities, states, forts…not only these; but his philosphies such as castes, moral constructs, wisdom etc all have been replaced by newer ideas…but the basic humanity or mankind continues to remain & stands firm.
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