The purpose of that picture is to indicate that our knowledge of the world and even the possibility of acquiring this knowledge is limited.Įverything here is half: half-light, partial insight, partial knowledge.
However, when we delve into the depths and begin to make inquiries, numerous matters continue to remain hazy even to those well-versed in the Sastras. In this world, the broad philosophical tenets are understood by most people in a broad sense even to the unlearned. It is only when we focus our vision intensely that we can spot the outline of a person.Ī brilliant person complained to DVG about the picture: The picture has not been printed properly In reality, the picture appears in that fashion on purpose. I will be content if this will become akin to a drop of oil to the light in the homes of the most ordinary people, remarked DVG about Kagga. If the wise words of the Rishis and new science both go hand in hand then life is good Mankutimma. Why do you come here In this manner, DVGs name would crop up in really bizarre situations. The Mayor replied: If all you want is good and accurate language, go to Sri Gundappa. One can cite numerous such instances to show how deeply embedded are the verses of Kagga within the peoples consciousness.Ī heated debate erupted a few decades ago in a session of the Bangalore City Corporation.Ī member of the opposition party claimed that there was an error in the usage of a word by the Mayor. The secret of its popularity lies in the fact that it is a honeyed block of years of prolonged contemplation of life and experience. In any language, there are only a handful of works that command this sort of pervasive public response.
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