Wealth (பொருட்பால்) The Excellence of an Army
When building a strong, loyal team.
Uruppamaindhu Ooranjaa Velpatai VendhanVerukkaiyul Ellaam Thalai
The army which is complete in (its) parts and conquers without fear of wounds is the chief wealth of the king
A conquering host, complete in all its limbs, that fears no wound, Mid treasures of the king is chiefest found
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ulaivitaththu Ooranjaa Vankan TholaivitaththuthTholpataik Kallaal Aridhu
Ancient army can alone have the valour which makes it stand by its king at the time of defeat, fearless of wounds and unmindful of its reduced strength
In adverse hour, to face undaunted might of conquering foe, Is bravery that only veteran host can show
G. U. Pope, 1886
Oliththakkaal Ennaam Uvari Ela�ppakaiNaakam Uyirppak Ketum
What if (a host of) hostile rats roar like the sea ? They will perish at the mere breath of the cobra
Though, like the sea, the angry mice send forth their battle cry; What then? The dragon breathes upon them, and they die
G. U. Pope, 1886
Azhivindri Araipokaa Thaaki VazhivandhaVanka Nadhuve Patai
That indeed is an army which has stood firm of old without suffering destruction or deserting (to the enemy)
That is a host, by no defeats, by no desertions shamed, For old hereditary courage famed
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kootrutandru Melvarinum Kooti EdhirnirkumAatra Ladhuve Patai
That indeed is an army which is capable of offering a united resistance, even if Yama advances against it with fury
That is a 'host' that joins its ranks, and mightily withstands, Though death with sudden wrath should fall upon its bands
G. U. Pope, 1886
Maramaanam Maanta Vazhichchelavu ThetramEnanaanke Emam Pataikku
Valour, honour, following in the excellent-footsteps (of its predecessors) and trust-worthiness; these four alone constitute the safeguard of an army
Valour with honour, sure advance in glory's path, with confidence; To warlike host these four are sure defence
G. U. Pope, 1886
Thaardhaangich Chelvadhu Thaanai ThalaivandhaPordhaangum Thanmai Arindhu
That is an army which knowing the art of warding off an impending struggle, can bear against the dust-van (of a hostile force)
A valiant army bears the onslaught, onward goes, Well taught with marshalled ranks to meet their coming foes
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ataldhakaiyum Aatralum Illeninum ThaanaiPataiththakaiyaal Paatu Perum
Though destitute of courage to fight and strength (to endure), an army may yet gain renown by the splendour of its appearance
Though not in war offensive or defensive skilled; An army gains applause when well equipped and drilled
G. U. Pope, 1886
Sirumaiyum Sellaath Thuniyum VarumaiyumIllaayin Vellum Patai
An army can triumph (over its foes) if it is free from diminution; irremediable aversion and poverty
Where weakness, clinging fear and povertyAre not, the host will gain the victory
G. U. Pope, 1886
Nilaimakkal Saala Utaiththeninum ThaanaiThalaimakkal Ilvazhi Il
Though an army may contain a large number of permanent soldiers, it cannot last if it has no generals
Though men abound, all ready for the war, No army is where no fit leaders are
G. U. Pope, 1886
