Tirukkural Chapter 10 - Couplets 4,5,6

திருக்குறள் -THIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 10 - இனியவை கூறல் CHAPTER 10 - KIND WORDS *** 10/04. துன்புறூஉம் துவ்வாமை இல்லாகும்; யார்மட்டும் இன்புறூஉம் இன்சொ லவர்க்கு. 10/04. Thunburroom thuvaamai illaagum; yaarmattum Enburroom inso lavarkku. 10/04. For those who're capable of talking kindly to anyone The terrible poverty does not happen to them. *** Shyam: Sir, Will such people be affected by poverty? Teacher: Not at all, poverty doesn't arise In such noble mens'cases. If they've more money They'll donate more money. If they've less money Still they part with money For some noble cause With all their kindness. May be poor in their resources, But they're rich in their hearts, That keeps their attention Always to the poor men. *** திருக்குறள் -THIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 10 - இனியவை கூறல் CHAPTER 10 - KIND WORDS *** 10/05. பணிவுடையன் இன்சொலன் ஆதல் ஒருவற்கு அணி; அல்ல மற்றுப் பிற. 10/05. Panivudiyan insolan aadhal; oruvarrku Anni; alla matrum pirra 10/05. On should bow down and talk nicely That's a real ornament, not his wearing golden one. *** Shyam: Teacher, in what manner one should speak? Teacher: It's the duty of a noble man To talk kindly, bowing his body down, As a gesture of goodwill he has Towards such humble visitors. The visitor also will bow down, If before him you bow down, If you speak good words He'll also utter nice words. It's all in your hands, How to handle persons, When they come to you For a talk with you. *** திருக்குறள் -THIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 10 - இனியவை கூறல் CHAPTER 10 - KIND WORDS *** 10/06. அல்லவை தேய அறம் பெருகும்; நல்லவை நாடி இனிய சொலின். 10/06. Allavai theya arram perugum; nallavai Naadi iniya solin. 10/06. After deeply studying good words one should use them In his speeches, when his sin comes down and kindness goes up. *** Shyam: Teacher, I've seen people Talk on the spur of the moment They don't think and talk. Teacher: It's not good to talk like that. Some people talk in a heat, But it'll damage their interest And they'll not achieve their object. For a healthy conversation Both sides should own Each one's responsibility In maintaining cordiality. The poet says one should Study many good words And use such words well Which will promote goodwill. ***