ಅರಿವು - ಕನಕದಾಸರ ಪದದ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಭಾವಾನುವಾದ

why you need

Why we need holy water when truthful men are around us
Why to fear hunger when donations of daily bread is made

Why acquaintance with one who does not obey elders.
Why a body which does not help the others.
Why a birth which does not pray god.
Why a king who does not care for his subjects.

why wealth if it does not serve self and others.
why a mans' life if it does not command respects.
why to stay where your deeds are mistaken
why the luck which you cannot share with your family and friends.

Why a wife who does not follow you.
Why a friend who cannot borne differences
Why greediness when you born without paying anything
why others when Lord Adikeshava* is there

* Adikeshava means the first person "The ultimate"