Tirukkural Chapter 68 - Couplets 4,5,6 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 68 - வினை செயல்வகை.
CHAPTER 68 - METHOD OF ACTIONS.
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68/04. வினைபகை என்றிரண்டின் எச்சம் நினையுங்கால்
தீயெச்சம் போலத் தெறும்.

68/04. Vinaipagai enrrirandin echcham ninaiyungaal
Theeechcham polath therrum.

68/04. An unfinished work left out and an enemy not still eliminated Both are like a small fire left out that grows into a big fire, destroying everything.
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Anandamayi: A small cut left untreated,
It will grow into a big wound,
And that part will be amputated.

Devika: Never leave a thing half done.
That doesn't speak well of one.
It's like jumping over half the well,
When one dies inside that well.

An unfinished work is a waste
Of time and energy, also its cost,
As a thoughtless man hasn't taken
The proper method of action.

The same also applies
To unfinished enemies,
Who can attack once again,
With adequate preparation.
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68/05. பொருள்கருவி காலம் வினைஇடனோடு ஐந்தும்
இருள்தீர எண்ணிச் செயல்.

68/05. Porullkaruvi kaalam vinaiyida nodu aindhum
Irulltheera ennich cheyal.

68/05. For any work, there must be sufficient raw materials, fine tools, adequate time, details of work, proper working place,
These five factors are required for its successful completion.
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Anandamayi: The poet has visualized 2000 years back
What all required for the successful completion of a work.

Devika: These rules are common
For any period, for any person,
Who wants to take up a work
Whether it's light or difficult task.

So, no wonder, the poet,
Said it so, long time past,
As a lesson for the future
Generations to adhere.

About raw materials, fine tools,
Adequate time, work details,
A fitting working place,
He had told in nice words
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68/06. முடிவும் இடையூறும் முற்றியாங்கு எய்தும்
படுபயனும் பார்த்துச் செயல்.

68/06. Mudivum idaiyurrum mutrriyaangu eaidhum
Padupayanum paarthuch seyal.

68/06, Once a work starts, one must think of finishing it,
Despite hurdles in between, keeping in mind its future benefits.
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Anandamayi: Hurdles may come in the form of nature's fury,
Injured labor, shortage of materials and funds etc.,
But one must complete the work irrespective of all these handicaps.

Devika: You've said well on each handicap,
When a work is taken up,
But a work must not be held up
Despite such hardships coming up.

One must keep in his mind,
And a way out, he should find,
In tackling all these issues
With all his patience.

When the work is fully done
All the benefits, one by one,
He'll enjoy for the trouble taken,
Which will become a dream then.
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