Wealth (பொருட்பால்) The Essentials of a State
When thinking about the qualities of a good nation.
Thallaa Vilaiyulum Thakkaarum ThaazhvilaachChelvarum Servadhu Naatu
A kingdom is that in which (those who carry on) a complete cultivation, virtuous persons, and
Where spreads fertility unfailing, where resides a band, Of virtuous men, and those of ample wealth, call that a 'land'
G. U. Pope, 1886
Perumporulaal Pettakka Thaaki ArungettaalAatra Vilaivadhu Naatu
A kingdom is that which is desire for its immense wealth, and which grows greatly in prosperity, being free from destructive causes
That is a 'land' which men desire for wealth's abundant share, Yielding rich increase, where calamities are rare
G. U. Pope, 1886
Poraiyorungu Melvarungaal Thaangi IraivarkuIraiyorungu Nervadhu Naatu
A kingdom is that which can bear any burden that may be pressed on it (from adjoining kingdoms) and (yet) pay the full tribute to its sovereign
When burthens press, it bears; Yet, With unfailing handTo king due tribute pays: that is the 'land'
G. U. Pope, 1886
Urupasiyum Ovaap Piniyum SerupakaiyumSeraa Thiyalvadhu Naatu
A kingdom is that which continues to be free from excessive starvation, irremediable epidemics, and destructive foes
That is a 'land' whose peaceful annals know, Nor famine fierce, nor wasting plague, nor ravage of the foe
G. U. Pope, 1886
Palkuzhuvum Paazhseyyum Utpakaiyum VendhalaikkumKolkurumpum Illadhu Naatu
A kingdom is that which is without various (irregular) associations, destructive internal enemies, and murderous savages who (sometimes) harass the sovereign
From factions free, and desolating civil strife, and bandOf lurking murderers that king afflict, that is the 'land'
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ketariyaak Ketta Itaththum ValangundraaNaatenpa Naattin Thalai
The learned say that the best kingdom is that which knows no evil (from its foes), and, if injured (at all), suffers no diminution in its fruitfulness
Chief of all lands is that, where nought disturbs its peace; Or, if invaders come, still yields its rich increase
G. U. Pope, 1886
Irupunalum Vaaindha Malaiyum VarupunalumVallaranum Naattirku Uruppu
The constituents of a kingdom are the two waters (from above and below), well situated hills and an undestructible fort
Waters from rains and springs, a mountain near, and waters thence; These make a land, with fortress' sure defence
G. U. Pope, 1886
Piniyinmai Selvam Vilaivinpam EmamAniyenpa Naattiv Vaindhu
Freedom from epidemics, wealth, produce, happiness and protection (to subjects); these five, the learned, say, are the ornaments of a kingdom
A country's jewels are these five: unfailing health, Fertility, and joy, a sure defence, and wealth
G. U. Pope, 1886
Naatenpa Naataa Valaththana NaatallaNaata Valandharu Naatu
The learned say that those are kingdom whose wealth is not laboured for, and those not, whose wealth is only obtained through labour
That is a land that yields increase unsought, That is no land whose gifts with toil are bought
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aangamai Veydhiyak Kannum PayamindreVendhamai Villaadha Naatu
Although in possession of all the above mentioned excellences, these are indeed of no use to a country, in the absence of harmony between the sovereign and the sujects
Though blest with all these varied gifts' increase, A land gains nought that is not with its king at peace
G. U. Pope, 1886
