Wealth (பொருட்பால்) Minister of State
When dealing with bosses and people in power.
Akalaadhu Anukaadhu Theekkaaivaar PolkaIkalvendharch Cherndhozhuku Vaar
Thus let them act who dwell beneath of warlike kings the palace-roof
Who warm them at the fire draw not too near, nor keep too much aloof; Thus let them act who dwell beneath of warlike kings the palace-roof
G. U. Pope, 1886
Mannar Vizhaipa Vizhaiyaamai MannaraalManniya Aakkan Tharum
For ministers not to cover the things desired by their kings will through the kings themselves yield them everlasting wealth
To those who prize not state that kings are wont to prize, The king himself abundant wealth supplies
G. U. Pope, 1886
Potrin Ariyavai Potral KatuththapinThetrudhal Yaarkkum Aridhu
Ministers who would save themselves should avoid (the commission of) serious errors for if the king's suspicion is once roused, no one can remove it
Who would walk warily, let him of greater faults beware; To clear suspicions once aroused is an achievement rare
G. U. Pope, 1886
Sevichchollum Serndha Nakaiyum AviththozhukalAandra Periyaa Rakaththu
While in the presence of the sovereign, ministers should neither whisper to nor smile at others
All whispered words and interchange of smiles repress, In presence of the men who kingly power possess
G. U. Pope, 1886
Epporulum Oraar Thotaraarmar RapporulaiVittakkaal Ketka Marai
(When the king is engaged) in secret counsel (with others), ministers should neither over-hear anything whatever nor pry into it with inquisitive questions, but (wait to) listen when it is divulged (by
Seek not, ask not, the secret of the king to hear; But if he lets the matter forth, give ear
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kuripparindhu Kaalang Karudhi VeruppilaVentupa Vetpach Cholal
Knowing the (king's disposition and seeking the right time, (the minister) should in a pleasing manner suggest things such as are desirable and not disagreeable
Knowing the signs, waiting for fitting time, with courteous care, Things not displeasing, needful things, declare
G. U. Pope, 1886
Vetpana Solli Vinaiyila EgngnaandrumKetpinum Sollaa Vital
Ministers should (always) give agreeable advice but on no occasion recommend useless actions, though requested (to do so)
Speak pleasant things, but never utter idle word; Not though by monarch's ears with pleasure heard
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ilaiyar Inamuraiyar Endrikazhaar NindraOliyotu Ozhukap Patum
Ministers should behave in accordance with the (Divine) light in the person of kings and not despise them saying, "He is our junior (in age) and connected with our family!"
Say not, 'He's young, my kinsman,' despising thus your king; But reverence the glory kingly state doth bring
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kolappattem Endrennik Kollaadha SeyyaarThulakkatra Kaatchi Yavar
Those whose judgement is firm will not do what is disagreeable (to the sovereign) saying (within
'We've gained his grace, boots nought what graceless acts we do', So deem not sages who the changeless vision view
G. U. Pope, 1886
Pazhaiyam Enakkarudhip Panpalla SeyyumKezhudhakaimai Ketu Tharum
The (foolish) claim with which a minister does unbecoming acts because of his (long) familiarity (with the king) will ensure his ruin
Who think 'We're ancient friends' and do unseemly things; To these familiarity sure ruin brings
G. U. Pope, 1886
