Tirukkural Chapter 45 - Couplets 7,8,9,10

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 45 - பெரியாரைத் துணைக்கோடல் CHAPTER 45 - ELDERS'COMPANY *** 45/07. இடிக்கும் துணையாரை ஆள்வாரை யாரோ கெடுக்கும் தகைமை யவர். 45/07. Idikkum thunnaiyaarai aallvaarai yaarow Kedukkum thagaimai yavar. 45/07. When a King has the company of his minister, who strongly corrects his mistakes, Which enemy can attack that King? *** Jaishankar: When a King allows his minister To correct his mistakes without fear He gets the full support of his minister, And to attack him, enemies will fear. For that the King must choose, A wise minister to advice, As mistakes he can commit Which the minister must point out. This will be an ideal rule When both are cool In giving their opinion And taking a final decision. *** 45/08. இடிப்பாரை இல்லாத ஏமரா மன்னன் கெடுப்பார் இலானும் கெடும். 45/08. Idippaarai illaadha eamaraa mannan Keduppaar ilaanum kedum. 45/08. A King who has not kept strong advisors will suffer Even he has no problems with his enemies. *** Jaishankar: A King should keep wise advisors to help him. Lakshman: If a King has no advisors He can't take collective decisions On any major problems That requires their opinions. The King will have no tension In agreeing to joint decision Taken in consultation With his advisers then. He'll not also overrule The points which are ideal In the interest of the people And the King's rule in general. *** 45/09. முதலிலார்க்கு ஊதியம் இல்லை; மதலையாம் சார்பிலார்க்கு இல்லை நிலை. 45/09, Mudhlilaarkku oodhiyam illai; madhalaiyaam Saarbilaarkku illai nilai. 45/09. There is no profit for traders without capital. Likewise, without advisers there is no security for a King. *** Jaishankar: A King needs councilors to advise him. They are securities for him. Lakshman: Yes, a King should ask On every decision he must take For the valuable opinions From his wise councilors. Any arbitrary decision taken, Can result in opposition, From his loyal ministers, Or from his political advisers. The support of advisers, A King always needs, Without which he will Not be able to rule well. *** 45/10. பல்லார் பகைகொளலின் பத்தடுத்த தீமைத்தே நல்லார் தொடர்கை விடல். 45/10. Pallaar pagaikollalin paththaduththa theemaiththey Nallaar thodarkai vidal. 45/10. Standing alone to face many enemies is harmful. He will get ten times of harm for not taking advice from wise councilors. *** Jaishankar: A King should consult his advisers Before taking final decision on any political matter. Lakshman: A King has many enemies Standing alone he cannot face, It requires a strategic plan Worked out by experienced men. So, he should consult them all, For his enemies' downfall, And strengthen his position well Before blowing the war call. In the past, many Kings Ruled well for several years With all ministers, advisers, And council members. ***