Tirukkural Chapter 39 - Couplets 4,5,6

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 39 - இறைமாட்சி CHAPTER 39 - ON MAJESTY *** 39/04. அறன்இழுக்காது அல்லவை நீக்கி மறன்இழுக்கா மானம் உடையது அரசு. 39/04. Arranizhukkadhu allavai neekki marranizhukkaa Maanam udaiyadhu arasu. 39/04. The best king is one who does virtuous deeds, destroy Non-virtuous deeds and rule boldly with all self-respect. *** Raja: A King is given so many tests Fit to be a king to rule. Raman: A king can't sit in his throne Without these qualifications, And he's trained by best coaches From his very young days. When he wins, he's praised As a great hero, When he dies, he's worshiped As a great warrior. When virtue subsides, And vice prevails, The King raises his sword To bring normalcy in that ward. *** 39/05. இயற்றலும் ஈட்டலும் காத்தலும் காத்த வகுத்தலும் வல்லது அரசு. 39/05. Iyatrralum eettalum kaaththalum kaaththa Vaghuththalum valladhu arasu. 39/05. One is a real king, who plans to get more wealth, save it, Protect it, and spend it for the benefit of his kingdom. *** Raja: Who is the best King? Raman: The best King is one Who has a good plan To earn more money, And treasure it safely. He should spend it For useful projects, Welfare of subjects, And make best use of it. There were kings in the past, Whose rules were the best, The glorious history had seen And their names still shine. *** 29/06. காட்சிக்கு எளியன் கடுஞ்சொல்லன் அல்லனேல் மீக்கூறும் மன்னன் நிலம். 29/06. Katchikku elliyan kadunjchollan allanael Meekkoorum mannan nilam. 29/06. A king will be praised as great among all the kings, when he is simple With complainants and do not speak harsh words with others. *** Raja: How a King should behave with others? Raman: When one complains King should hear his words Render proper justice To his satisfaction. Simple he should be And should be free From any prejudice In dealing with others, He should speak softly, Not using words harshly. So, others hear him willingly And return home happily. ***