Tirukkural Chapter 39 - Couplets 4,5,6 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 39 - இறைமாட்சி
CHAPTER 39 - ON MAJESTY
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39/04. அறன்இழுக்காது அல்லவை நீக்கி மறன்இழுக்கா
மானம் உடையது அரசு.

39/04. Arranizhukkadhu allavai neekki marranizhukkaa
Maanam udaiyadhu arasu.

39/04. The best king is one who does virtuous deeds, destroy
Non-virtuous deeds and rule boldly with all self-respect.
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Raja: A King is given so many tests
Fit to be a king to rule.

Raman: A king can't sit in his throne
Without these qualifications,
And he's trained by best coaches
From his very young days.

When he wins, he's praised
As a great hero,
When he dies, he's worshiped
As a great warrior.

When virtue subsides,
And vice prevails,
The King raises his sword
To bring normalcy in that ward.
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39/05. இயற்றலும் ஈட்டலும் காத்தலும் காத்த
வகுத்தலும் வல்லது அரசு.

39/05. Iyatrralum eettalum kaaththalum kaaththa
Vaghuththalum valladhu arasu.

39/05. One is a real king, who plans to get more wealth, save it,
Protect it, and spend it for the benefit of his kingdom.
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Raja: Who is the best King?

Raman: The best King is one
Who has a good plan
To earn more money,
And treasure it safely.

He should spend it
For useful projects,
Welfare of subjects,
And make best use of it.

There were kings in the past,
Whose rules were the best,
The glorious history had seen
And their names still shine.
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29/06. காட்சிக்கு எளியன் கடுஞ்சொல்லன் அல்லனேல்
மீக்கூறும் மன்னன் நிலம்.

29/06. Katchikku elliyan kadunjchollan allanael
Meekkoorum mannan nilam.

29/06. A king will be praised as great among all the kings, when he is simple
With complainants and do not speak harsh words with others.
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Raja: How a King should behave with others?

Raman: When one complains
King should hear his words
Render proper justice
To his satisfaction.

Simple he should be
And should be free
From any prejudice
In dealing with others,

He should speak softly,
Not using words harshly.
So, others hear him willingly
And return home happily.
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