Wealth (பொருட்பால்) / Royalty
Chapter 39
இறைமாட்சி
The Greatness of a King
Iraimaatchi. Malay: Kehebatan Seorang Raja. Kurals 381 to 390.
When leading, governing or being a ruler.
How to say it
Pataikuti Koozhamaichchu Natparan AarumUtaiyaan Arasarul Eru
Meaning in plain English
He who possesses these six things, an army, a people, wealth, ministers, friends and a fortress, is a lion among kings
Poetic translation
An army, people, wealth, a minister, friends, fort: six things-Who owns them all, a lion lives amid the kings
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Anjaamai Eekai Arivookkam InnaankumEnjaamai Vendhark Kiyalpu
Meaning in plain English
Never to fail in these four things, fearlessness, liberality, wisdom, and energy, is the kingly character
Poetic translation
Courage, a liberal hand, wisdom, and energy: these fourAre qualities a king adorn for evermore
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Thoongaamai Kalvi Thunivutaimai ImmoondrumNeengaa Nilanaan Pavarkku
Meaning in plain English
These three things, viz, vigilance, learning, and bravery, should never be wanting in the ruler of a country
Poetic translation
A sleepless promptitude, knowledge, decision strong:These three for aye to rulers of the land belong
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Aranizhukkaa Thallavai Neekki MaranizhukkaaMaanam Utaiya Tharasu
Meaning in plain English
He is a king who, with manly modesty, swerves not from virtue, and refrains from vice
Poetic translation
Kingship, in virtue failing not, all vice restrains, In courage failing not, it honour's grace maintains
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Iyatralum Eettalung Kaaththalum KaaththaVakuththalum Valla Tharasu
Meaning in plain English
He is a king who is able to acquire (wealth), to lay it up, to guard, and to distribute it
Poetic translation
A king is he who treasure gains, stores up, defends, And duly for his kingdom's weal expends
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Kaatchik Keliyan Katunjollan AllanelMeekkoorum Mannan Nilam
Meaning in plain English
The whole world will exalt the country of the king who is easy of access, and who is free from harsh language
Poetic translation
Where king is easy of access, where no harsh word repels, That land's high praises every subject swells
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Insolaal Eeththalikka Vallaarkkuth ThansolaalThaankan Tanaiththiv Vulaku
Meaning in plain English
The world will praise and submit itself to the mind of the king who is able to give with affability, and to protect all who come to him
Poetic translation
With pleasant speech, who gives and guards with powerful liberal hand, He sees the world obedient all to his command
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Muraiseydhu Kaappaatrum Mannavan MakkatkuIraiyendru Vaikkap Patum
Meaning in plain English
That king, will be esteemed a God among men, who performs his own duties, and protects (his subjects).
Poetic translation
Who guards the realm and justice strict maintains, That king as god o'er subject people reigns
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Sevikaippach Chorporukkum Panputai VendhanKavikaikkeezhth Thangum Ulaku
Meaning in plain English
The whole world will dwell under the umbrella of the king, who can bear words that embitter the ear
Poetic translation
The king of worth, who can words bitter to his ear endure, Beneath the shadow of his power the world abides secure
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Kotaiyali Sengol Kutiyompal NaankumUtaiyaanaam Vendhark Koli
Meaning in plain English
He is the light of kings who has there four things, beneficence, benevolence, rectitude, and care for his people
Poetic translation
Gifts, grace, right sceptre, care of people's weal; These four a light of dreaded kings reveal
G. U. Pope, 1886