Tirukkural Chapter 01 - Couplets 4,5,6 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -Thirukkural
அதிகாரம் 1 - கடவுள் வாழ்த்து - Chapter 1-Kadavul Vazhthu
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4. வேண்டுதல் வேண்டாமை இலானடி சேர்ந்தார்க்கு
யாண்டும் இடும்பை இல.

4. Vendudal Vendaamy ilaanadi serndarkku
Yaandum idumbai ila.

4. God who has no likes and dislikes,
Keeps His devotees free from troubles.
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Son: Yes Papa, Why we should worship God?

Father: God is all powerful. He can do and undo things.
Even doctors say, 'I did my best, rest lies
In His hands.' So, God only can help
Those who surrenders to Him.
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திருக்குறள் -Thirukkural
அதிகாரம் 1 - கடவுள் வாழ்த்து - Chapter 1-Kadavul Vazhthu
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5. இருள்சேர் இருவினையும் சேரா; இறைவன்
பொருள்சேர் புகழ்புரிந்தார் மாட்டு

5. Irulser iruvinaiyum sera; iraivan
Porulser pugazhpurindhar maattu.

Our of ignorance, any action, good or bad,
Will never affect one, who loves God.
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Son: Papa, Will God forgive our mistakes?

Father: Your intense love for God,
Who is, in fact, most lovable,
Will free you from the fruits
Of your actions done unknowingly.

Good and bad action both co-exists.
Of the two, the choice is yours.
If your performance is good
Its results will also be good.

If you sow corn
You'll reap corn.
God is love.
Love is God.
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திருக்குறள் -Thirukkural
அதிகாரம் 1 - கடவுள் வாழ்த்து - Chapter 1-Kadavul Vazhthu
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6. பொறிவாயில் ஐந்தவித்தான் பொய்தீர் ஒழுக்க
நெறிநின்றார் நீடுவாழ் வார்

6. Porivaayil aindhaviththan poyidheer ozhukka
Nerinindrar needuvazh vaar.

6. One God-minded, controlling five senses,
Will live firmly in this world.
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Son: Oh papa, how to control five senses?

Father: If you go in the spiritual path,
Your five sense organs-mouth,
Eyes, ears, nose and body-all
Will come under your control.

Once the senses act by your command
You can live in this world
Free from any fear or favour
Or any kind of earthly desire.

See good, speak good, hear good,
Chant the name of God.
If you love all His creations,
Sure, He'll shower His blessings.
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