Kagga 70
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original

Transliteration
bhUviSHayadali pudida rasavAsanegaLellaaviyAgELdu mugilAgi maLegaredubAvigUTeyanittu nararODala sEruvududaiva rasatantravidu -- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator in his blueprint for the Universe has designed a complex inter-dependency of man with every other static or dynamic being
The volatiles & liquids hidden inside the bowels of earth emerges out as water vapour
This water vapour then interacts with the myriad dust & other particles in the atmosphere forming clouds which precipitate as rain again after interacting with other beings
The rainwater then goes back into the bowels of earth & emerges out as rivers, springs, streams which not only feed his thirst but also his hunger
Mankutimma, the ways of the Creator are found to be very mysterious, especially if one views it with a blurred lens. It is only when the mind gets clear that the purpose of every being in this Universe startes to become evident; so focus on deep introspection to remove the cobwebs from your mind.
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