Kagga 54
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original

Transliteration
phalavilla kAryakAraNavAdadim tatvasIlukademmeya tarkakarkashankushakesuLivudAgIgaLadu sOkSHmanubhavagaLalitiLimanade nOLparge – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
It is a misconception that only the learned philosophers, rationalists & scholars can decipher the eternal Truth
Logic, formulae, dogma, philosophy are all inadequate processes to unearth the real truth
Applying merely the so-called scientific processes in the search of Truth is like jabbing a fork on a buffalo…occasionally it may stick; but often it serves no purpose
These processes at best, can help dig out only some elements of the real Truth; but never the complete Truth
Mankutimma, it is only when Man approaches the Universe with a complete, clear & open mind that he gains valuable life experiences. It is through these life experiences, often very subtle ones that the completeTruth manifests itself & it is then for Man with all his senses to recognise the same.
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