Tirukkural Chapter 103 - Couplets 4,5,6 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 103 - குடிசெயல் வகை
CHAPTER 103 - ENHANCING FAMILY REPUTATION.
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103/04. சூழாமல் தானே முடிவெய்தும் தங்குடியைத்
தாழாது உஞற்று பவர்க்கு.

103/04. Suzhaamal thane mudivaidhum thangkudiyaith
Thaazaadhu ungatrru bhavarkku.

103/04. A person who works continuously for the betterment of his family, it will complete itself without any obstruction.
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Abhay: The very determination to do the right action
To improve his family reputation shows his perseverance.

Naresh: One's very thought will force his action.
His positive approach shows his determination.
His perseverance takes him till the end,
And finally success comes into his hand.

One's will power and perseverance,
Takes him to Himalayan peaks,
What is not possible by others
He'll do it with self-confidence.

The work itself takes him,
To the successful end in no time,
When he's confident of doing it
With all dedication on his part.
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103/05. குற்றம் இலனாய்க் குடிசெய்து வாழ்வானைச்
சுற்றமாச் சுற்றும் உலகு.

103/05. Kutrram ilanaayk kudiseidhu; vaazhvaanaich
Sutrramaach sutrrum ulagu.

103/05. One who works hard free from any fault to increase
his family reputation, the world of men will adopt him as their relative.
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Abhay: The world will appreciate such men who
Work hard to enhance their family reputations.

Naresh: "See how he works hard
For the sake of his family, " hailed
His neighbors, who saw him
Working hard every time.

First of all he has no fault,
And people also appreciate
His every sincere action,
To enhance his family reputation.

The world claims him as its own
Relative seeing his dedication
And his deep concern
For his family reputation.
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103/06. நல்லண்மை என்பது ஒருவற்குத் தான்பிறந்த
இல்லாண்மை ஆக்கிக் கொளல்.

103/06. Nallaannmai enbathu oruvarrkkuth thaanpirrandha
Illaannmai aakkik kollal.

103/06. The best strength for one is
to make his family very strong.
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Abhay: If one is strong his
Family also will be strong.

Naresh: True, on the other hand,
If he's weak and not sound,
It is the family that suffers
All kind of big troubles.

So, one must be strong,
To make his family strong,
And bring a good name
To his family without blame.

If one's family must thrive,
Every individual must strive
Hard to ensure prosperity,
And peace to his family.
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