Book II Porutpal-Book on prosperity
Thirukural has three books-Arathupal, Porutpal and Kamathupal corresponding to Dharma , Artha and Kama,
Irai Makshi-39th chapter of Thirukural-
((The greatness of
the king)
(The wealth
or prosperity of the citizens would depend on the ruler ,In the first chapter of the book of prosperity, it is but natural
that Thiruvalluvar deals about how a great
king should be .Please try to read
“King” as “Ruler” and you would
be surprised how realistic each verse of the chapter is. When he says that the ruler should have
three aspects of not sleeping over things , education and boldness, Would not all of us agree.)
1.Padai kudi choozh
amaichu natparan aarum,
Udayan
arasarul yeru.
1.The greatest
king is the one who manages well,
His army , wealth,
people, ministers , friends and his
fort,
2.Anjamai yeegai ,
arivookam , innankum,
Yenjamai vendharkky iyalpu.
2. The four
aspects Fearlessness , charitable nature, wisdom and enthusiasm ,
Not decreasing is
the desirable nature of the king.
3.Thoongamai ,
kalvi, thunivudamai yimmondrum,
Neengaa nilan
aalpavarkku.
3,The three aspects
of not sleeping over things ,
education and boldness,
Should always
be there along with the king.
4.Aran izhukkathu
allavai neeki maran izhukka,
Manam udayathu
arasu,
4.The person who does not move away from Dharma, who
removes crimes,
And has
valour which is great is fit to be called the king.
5,Iyathalum ,
reettalum , kathalum , katha,
Vaguthalum
vallathu arasu.
5. An expert in
Planning and executing methods to earn, saving
, protecting ,
The wealth that is
earned and distributing it is only
suitable to be a king.
6,Kakshikku
yeliyan , kadum chollam
, allanel,
Meekoorum
mannan nilam.
6.The world would praise that king , who is easy to meet ,
And who does not talk harsh words.
7.In chollal
eethalikka vallarkku than cholaal,
Thaan kanda anithivv ulagu,
7,The world be as
per the expectation of the king , if he
talks ,
Sweet words , gives
what is needed to those who
suffer and protects them.
8.Murai cheithu
kaappathum mannavan makkatkku,
Irai yendru vaikka padum.
8.A king who is just
and protects his people,
Would be considered as equal to God by the world.
9.Chevikaippa cholporukkam paNpudai vendhan,
Kavikai keezh thangum
ulagu,
9.Ruled by a
cultured king who can accept words
Which are bitter to his ears ,people would live
peacefully.
10.Kodayali chengol kudiyombal nankum
,
Udayaanaam
vendhar koli.
10.The king who
has the four qualities of charitable nature,
Kindness , justice and protecting others , would provide
light to other kings.
No comments:
Post a Comment