Kagga 66
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
vyarthavenenipudala sruSHTiyali bahubhaga?arthavEm krimikITakOTi rachaneyali?kartanAlOchisida dundinavanemba nuDiyardhabruSHTiya vivara -- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
They say half-knowledge is dangerous; but superficial knowledge is even more dangerous
When seen with a shallow mind, it may appear that the Creator has wasted his energy in creation of several beings in this Universe who don't seem to have any purpose
Why has He created millions of microscopic organisms & insects? What do they do in life?
It may appear that the Creator is not efficient -- he has not planned this Universe well with several non-value added beings
Mankutimma, it is only when one spends time & effort in deep introspection, the inter-dependence & the symbiotic relationship between the static & dynamic in this Universe becomes evident...it is only then that one realises that there is perfect harmony in the Universe & every being has his/its own role to play without which the equilibrium in the Universe is disturbed
Did this poetry & its translation speak to you?