In the Quiet of Solitude: Explore the inner tranquility
Introduction:
Through evocative poetry and reflective musings, the author hopes to invite readers on a profound inner journey, celebrating the nuanced beauty of life and the shared humanity.
Inspired by Dr. D. V. Gundappa's (DVG) Manku Thimmana Kagga, this is a humble attempt to introduce its timeless wisdom to a global audience. The poems delve into the deeper questions of life, offering insights on how to lead a balanced life amidst the complexities and constant changes by adopting a moderate and pragmatic approach. DVG's original work remains a crown jewel and is often referred to as the contemporary Bhagavad Gita of Kannada literature.
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Seek the silence in the lonely place,
Where shadows dance in graveyard's embrace.
There, where love's whispers never chase,
Nor do tears leave a trace.
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In this realm, let the mind uncoil,
Free from the world's endless toil.
Let the heart cease its ceaseless boil,
And the lips find calm, no longer to roil.
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Where sorrows fade and burdens cease,
In the arms of eternal peace.
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Life's restless tumult finds release,
In stillness, the soul's quiet feast.
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So, lie down, weary traveller , rest your head,
In this tranquil haven, where no tears are shed.
Embrace the quiet, the silence widespread,
And in this solitude, find peace instead.
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The Journey to Inner Peace: Embracing Solitude
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often overlook the profound tranquility that silence can bring. "Seek the silence in the lonely place," the poem begins, immediately drawing us into a world where shadows dance in the graveyard's embrace. This is a place where love's whispers never chase, and tears do not leave their trace—an evocative depiction of a sanctuary untouched by the chaos of emotions and worldly noise.
As we delve deeper, we are invited to let our minds uncoil, free from the world's endless toil. Here, the heart ceases its ceaseless boil, and the lips find calm, no longer to roil. It is a call to release the turmoil that often grips our minds and hearts, urging us to find serenity in the simplicity of stillness.
The poem's third stanza paints a vivid picture of sorrows fading and burdens ceasing in the arms of eternal peace. In this serene space, life's restless tumult finds release, offering the soul a quiet feast. It is in this quietude that we can truly rest, free from the weight of our troubles.
As the poem concludes, it gently reminds the weary traveller to rest their head in this tranquil haven, where no tears are shed. Embrace the quiet, the silence widespread, and in this solitude, find peace instead.
What lies beyond this peace? What new revelations await in the silence?
(Ref # MK 742-08 dt:5th Jul ,2024)