Wealth (பொருட்பால்) Royalty
When justice and fair governance are required.
Orndhukan Notaadhu Iraipurindhu YaarmaattumTherndhusey Vaqdhe Murai
To examine into (the crimes which may be committed), to show no favour (to any one), to desire to act with impartiality towards all, and to inflict (such punishments) as may be wisely resolved on,
Search out, to no one favour show; with heart that justice lovesConsult, then act; this is the rule that right approves
G. U. Pope, 1886
Vaanokki Vaazhum Ulakellaam MannavanKol Nokki Vaazhung Kuti
When there is rain, the living creation thrives; and so when the king rules justly, his subjects thrive
All earth looks up to heav'n whence raindrops fall; All subjects look to king that ruleth all
G. U. Pope, 1886
Andhanar Noorkum Araththirkum AadhiyaaiNindradhu Mannavan Kol
The sceptre of the king is the firm support of the Vedas of the Brahmin, and of all virtues therein described
Learning and virtue of the sages spring, From all-controlling sceptre of the king
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kutidhazheeik Kolochchum Maanila MannanAtidhazheei Nirkum Ulaku
The world will constantly embrace the feet of the great king who rules over his subjects with love
Whose heart embraces subjects all, lord over mighty landWho rules, the world his feet embracing stands
G. U. Pope, 1886
Iyalpulik Kolochchum Mannavan NaattaPeyalum Vilaiyulum Thokku
Rain and plentiful crops will ever dwell together in the country of the king who sways his sceptre with justice
Where king, who righteous laws regards, the sceptre wields, There fall the showers, there rich abundance crowns the fields
G. U. Pope, 1886
Velandru Vendri Tharuvadhu MannavanKoladhooung Kotaa Thenin
It is not the javelin that gives victory, but the king's sceptre, if it do no injustice
Not lance gives kings the victory, But sceptre swayed with equity
G. U. Pope, 1886
Iraikaakkum Vaiyakam Ellaam AvanaiMuraikaakkum Muttaach Cheyin
The king defends the whole world; and justice, when administered without defect, defends the king
The king all the whole realm of earth protects; And justice guards the king who right respects
G. U. Pope, 1886
Enpadhaththaan Oraa Muraiseyyaa MannavanThanpadhaththaan Thaane Ketum
The king who gives not facile audience (to those who approach him), and who does not examine and pass judgment (on their complaints), will perish in disgrace
Hard of access, nought searching out, with partial handThe king who rules, shall sink and perish from the land
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kutipurang Kaaththompik Kutram KatidhalVatuvandru Vendhan Thozhil
In guarding his subjects (against injury from others), and in preserving them himself; to punish crime
Abroad to guard, at home to punish, bringsNo just reproach; 'tis work assigned to kings
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kolaiyir Kotiyaarai Vendhoruththal PaingoozhKalaikat Tadhanotu Ner
For a king to punish criminals with death, is like pulling up the weeds in the green corn
By punishment of death the cruel to restrain, Is as when farmer frees from weeds the tender grain
G. U. Pope, 1886
