Tirukkural Chapter 70 - Couplets 1,2,3 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 70 - மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்
CHAPTER 70 - CO-OPERATION WITH KING
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70/01. அகலாது அணுகாது தீக்காய்வார் போல்க
இகல்வேந்தர்ச் சேர்ந்தொழுகு வார்.

70/01. Agalaadhu annugadhu theekaayvaar polga
Igalvendharch serndhozhugu vaar,

70/01. A minister personally serving a King must
neither keep a distance nor go near him,
like one warming him ‘self' by the fire side.
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Akshay: The minister in some matters must keep a distance
and in some matters must keep a close touch.

Dhiraj: In King's personal matters
He must not interfere
And in official matters
He can give his views.

With an unfriendly King
He must be taking
Extra care in giving him
Suggestions at any time.

Until the King ask for his opinion,
He shouldn't offer any suggestion,
And he must take precaution
In each and every discussion.
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70/02. மன்னர் விழைப விழையாமை மன்னரால்
மன்னிய ஆக்கம் தரும்.

70/02. Mannar vizhaipa vizhaiyaamai mannaraal
Manniya aakkam tharum.

70/02. Whatever a King desires for, if his minister does not wish for it, the minister will get wealth from the King.
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Akshay: A King will appreciate his minister
For his sacrifice and contentment.

Dhiraj: If a minister desires for
Whatever his King desires for,
It may create an ill feeling
In the mind of the King.

He must not compete
With the King, but limit
His wants for things
Below the level of the King.

The King will appreciate
The minister's conduct,
And will keep him happy
By giving him wealth to enjoy.
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70/03. போற்றின் அரியவை போற்றல்; கடுத்தபின்
தேற்றுதல் யார்க்கும் அரிது.

70/03. Potrrin ariyavai potrral; kaduththapin
Thetrrudhal yaarkkum aridhu.

70/03. If a minister wants to save himself he must ensure
that no serious faults come to him. If any faults come to the notice of the King, it is difficult to convince him later on.
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Akshay: A minister is supposed to be careful
And free from faults.

Dhiraj: A minister must be free from faults,
To earn the trust of King and his subjects.
If any fault the King suspects,
To convince him, it'll be difficult.

He must, therefore, take care
To ensure that no serious error
Or faults occur in his dealings
With the King or his subjects.

His hands must be clean,
And free from corruption,
If he should earn reputation
And the King's admiration.
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