Monday, June 3, 2019

Forty three rules of life of Vallalar Ramalinga Swamigal


Forty three  rules  of life of Vallalar   Ramalinga  Swamigal

Translated  by
P.R.Ramachander



There  was a great Tamil saint   called  Sri Ramalinga Swamikal  who was known as  Vallalarin the 18th centuary in  Tamil Nadu.He has given the   following 43 rules  of good living. Some of them like  , Sons expecting  Wealth earned by father , does not happen  frequently nowadays  ,But  if you follow  his rules  you can live happily

1.Life   is only  till death
2.Spend as per need
3,Use those  which can be used,
4.Help to others  as much as possible
5.Be merciful   to all life
6.No one can live   forever
7.We cannot  take anything when we die, so no need of too much saving
8.Do not think about   , what will happen after you die
9.Alog with parting of soul, relations, friends  and wealth  will part from us
10.As long as you are  alive  , try to be healthy
11.Do  not loose health   to save  money
12,Nurture your children, love them
13.Once in a while give them presents
14.Do not expect too much  from  and do not become their slave
15.Even affectionate  children due to circumstances  , may not be   able to look after you
16.Children who do not love you , may fight   for you property
17.They may pray God  for your death , so that they  can enjoy   your property
18.They will know only their rights, not affection and duty
19.Understand  that each person’s life  may be different
20.Give to children, even  when you are  alive
21.But give within limit   and later   do not repent
22.Do not tell them “every thing after my death” Then they may  wait for your death
23.So give whatever  you decide   and others after  your death
24,Do not try to change  , that  which you cannot
25.Do not get jealous of other’s life
26.Live peacefully     and happily
27.Appreciate   good  habits of others
28.Converse   with your friends
29.Take good food, stay healthy by doing exercise, pray God, Have affection towards   friends and relatives
30.Time will fly
31.Enjoy  life
32.Live with interest
33.Life  is for living
34.Do not have   anything to do with fool  , selfish person , proud person as well  person who always rests
35.Do not have friends  who lie  , who cheats , who are  jealous and who are  egoistic
36 Do not behave harshly  with orphan, poor person , aged   person and  sick person
37.Do not stop giving to wife  , children, family   and servant
38.Wear  patience  , peacefulness, wisdom and affection   as your ornaments
39. Do not hate  Father , mother , brother  and sister
40. Reduce   food, sleep,  laziness, talk
41.Throw away  sorrow  , worry  , incompetence  , miserliness
42. Live with Person who is good, Keeps up his word, Honest  and teller  of truth
43. Do meditation , reading, exercise  and service to others

     Follow  of the above    and lead   a meaningful  , comfortable life 


3 comments:

Unknown said...

Based on what you said these rules said by saint vallalar???

priya said...

Thank you for your post.

nanzjuly said...

Thank u very much for translating vallalar's teachings in english and posting them in this blog. It will immensely help the next generation like me who have difficulty following his ancient tamil.