Kagga 62
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
bhoutavijnani ravitAredharegaLa chalanarIti vEgavaneLedu shaktigaLa guNipanprIti rOSHagaLanavanaLevanEn? avyaktachEtanavanarivnEm? -- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
A physicist is trained to scientifically study and measure the trajectory & speed of sun & other celestial objects...a
He is also able to study & decipher their forces & its impact on earth & other planets
Can science however provide answers to why Man emotes the way he does?
Can science explain why Man shows love to some beings in the Universe & hatred for others? Why Man senses happiness under certain conditions & sadness in other?
Mankutimma, it is only a common man himself who is capable of recognising this Omnipotent & Omnipresent force that is all-pervading and influences the emotions & behavior of every being in this Universe. For this, he need not take recourse to science, philosophy or dogma. He needs to develop his senses so that he can recognise this force within each & every of his life experiences
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