Kagga 85
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
nabhada bayaloLananta, manada guheyoLanantavubhayadA naDuve sAdyanta jIvakathevibhuvobbanI gALibuDDegaLanOduvanuhabeguLLeyO sruSHTi -- MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
Not only is there an interdependence between the beings in this Universe, there is a close knit link between the finite & infinite as well
The infinite in this world exists at two levels -- the vast expanse of the sky & the deep recesses of our conscience
In between these two infinite levels, lies the story of our finite lives in which there are definite start & end points
Here lies the interdependence between the finite & infinite...one cannot exist without the other
Mankutimma, it is almost like God has created several air bubbles under the vast infinite Universe in which the myriad beings lead their lives. Each of them exist under the illusion that they are in control of their independent lives while the reality is that the Creator is in full control of each & everything that happens as He Himself is present in each of these myriad creations.
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