Kagga 69
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
hesaranariyada sasiyULirave rasagandhagaLu?bisiladanu pakvagoLisute biDisadihude?pasarisade gALiyadanoydu disedisegaLoLuusirutihevada nAvu-- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The lack of clarity to man about the utility of every creation in this Universe is not an excuse for labelling them useless
An unrecognised plant still has juices & fragrance emanating out of it aiding in pollination & in its role in the food pyramid
The sunlight & other elements of nature aid in the growth of this plant in the same way as it does a known one
The wind carries its scent & pollens in the same way as it does for other plant
Mankutimma, it is only man that judges various creations in this Universe & classifies them as useful or not based on his blurred vision & understanding. The other elements of nature do not differentiate among the various creatures in the Universe. Don't waste your time in judging; instead focus on clearing your vision, your mindset.
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