Virtue (அறத்துப்பால்) Domestic Virtue
When tempted by greed or to take what is not yours.
Natuvindri Nanporul Veqkin KutipondrikKutramum Aange Tharum
If a man departing from equity covet the property (of others), at that very time will his family be destroyed and guilt be incurred
With soul unjust to covet others' well-earned store, Brings ruin to the home, to evil opes the door
G. U. Pope, 1886
Patupayan Veqkip Pazhippatuva SeyyaarNatuvanmai Naanu Pavar
Those who blush at the want of equity will not commit disgraceful acts through desire of the profit that may be gained
Through lust of gain, no deeds that retribution bring, Do they, who shrink with shame from every unjust thing
G. U. Pope, 1886
Sitrinpam Veqki Aranalla SeyyaareMatrinpam Ventu Pavar
Those who desire the higher pleasures (of heaven) will not act unjustly through desire of the trifling joy. (in this life.)
No deeds of ill, misled by base desire, Do they, whose souls to other joys aspire
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ilamendru Veqkudhal Seyyaar PulamvendraPunmaiyil Kaatchi Yavar
The wise who have conquered their senses and are free from crime, will not covet (the things of others), with the thought "we are destitute."
Men who have conquered sense, with sight from sordid vision freed, Desire not other's goods, e'en in the hour of sorest need
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aqki Akandra Arivennaam YaarmaattumVeqki Veriya Seyin
What is the advantage of extensive and accurate knowledge if a man through covetousness act senselessly towards all ?
What gain, though lore refined of amplest reach he learn, His acts towards all mankind if covetous desire to folly turn
G. U. Pope, 1886
Arulveqki Aatrinkan Nindraan PorulveqkipPollaadha Soozhak Ketum
If he, who through desire of the virtue of kindness abides in the domestic state ie, the path in which it may be obtained, covet (the property of others) and think of evil methods (to obtain it), he will perish
Though, grace desiring, he in virtue's way stand strong, He's lost who wealth desires, and ponders deeds of wrong
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ventarka Veqkiyaam Aakkam VilaivayinMaantar Karidhaam Payan
Desire not the gain of covetousness In the enjoyment of its fruits there is no glory
Seek not increase by greed of gain acquired; That fruit matured yields never good desired
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aqkaamai Selvaththirku Yaadhenin VeqkaamaiVentum Pirankaip Porul
If it is weighed, "what is the indestructibility of wealth," it is freedom from covetousness
What saves prosperity from swift decline?Absence of lust to make another's cherished riches thine
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aranarindhu Veqkaa Arivutaiyaarch CherumThiranarin Thaange Thiru
Lakshmi, knowing the manner (in which she may approach) will immediately come to those wise men who, knowing that it is virtue, covet not the property of others
Good fortune draws anigh in helpful time of need, To him who, schooled in virtue, guards his soul from greed
G. U. Pope, 1886
Iraleenum Ennaadhu Veqkin ViraleenumVentaamai Ennunj Cherukku
To covet (the wealth of another) regardless of consequences will bring destruction That greatness (of mind) which covets not will give victory
From thoughtless lust of other's goods springs fatal ill, Greatness of soul that covets not shall triumph still
G. U. Pope, 1886
