Wealth (பொருட்பால்) Friendship
When hostility and conflict arise.
Ikalenpa Ellaa Uyirkkum PakalennumPanpinmai Paarikkum Noi
The disease which fosters the evil of disunion among all creatures is termed hatred by the wise
Hostility disunion's plague will bring, That evil quality, to every living thing
G. U. Pope, 1886
Pakalkarudhip Patraa Seyinum IkalkarudhiInnaasey Yaamai Thalai
Though disagreeable things may be done from (a feeling of) disunion, it is far better that nothing painful be done from (that of) hatred
Though men disunion plan, and do thee much despite'Tis best no enmity to plan, nor evil deeds requite
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ikalennum Evvanoi Neekkin ThavalillaathThaavil Vilakkam Tharum
To rid one-self of the distressing dtsease of hatred will bestow (on one) a never-decreasing imperishable fame
If enmity, that grievous plague, you shun, Endless undying praises shall be won
G. U. Pope, 1886
Inpaththul Inpam Payakkum IkalennumThunpaththul Thunpang Ketin
If hatred which is the greatest misery is destroyed, it will yield the greatest delight
Joy of joys abundant grows, When malice dies that woe of woes
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ikaledhir Saaindhozhuka Vallaarai YaareMikalookkum Thanmai Yavar
Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?
If men from enmity can keep their spirits free, Who over them shall gain the victory
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ikalin Mikalinidhu Enpavan VaazhkkaiThavalum Ketalum Naniththu
Failure and ruin are not far from him who says it is sweet to excel in hatred
The life of those who cherished enmity hold dear, To grievous fault and utter death is near
G. U. Pope, 1886
Mikalmeval Meypporul Kaanaar IkalmevalInnaa Arivi Navar
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity
The very truth that greatness gives their eyes can never see, Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ikalirku Edhirsaaidhal Aakkam AdhanaiMikalookkin Ookkumaam Ketu
Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin
'Tis gain to turn the soul from enmity; Ruin reigns where this hath mastery
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ikalkaanaan Aakkam Varungaal AdhanaiMikalkaanum Ketu Thararku
At the approach of wealth one will not think of hatred (but) to secure one's ruin, one will look to its increase
Men think not hostile thought in fortune's favouring hour, They cherish enmity when in misfortune's power
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ikalaanaam Innaadha Ellaam NakalaanaamNannayam Ennum Serukku
All calamities are caused by hatred; but by the delight (of friendship) is caused the great wealth of good virtues
From enmity do all afflictive evils flow; But friendliness doth wealth of kindly good bestow
G. U. Pope, 1886
