Tirukkural Chapter 55 - Couplets 1,2,3

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 55 - செங்கோன்மை (நீதி முறைமை) CHAPTER 55 - RIGHTEOUS RULE OF A KING *** 55/01. ஓர்ந்துகண் ணோடாது இறைபுரிந்து யார்மாட்டும் தேர்ந்துசெய் வஃதே முறை. 55/01. Orndhukann nnodaadhu irraipurindhu yaarmaattum Therndhusei vakkthey murai. 55/01. The righteous rule of a King is to render justice After going deep into the crime, without taking sides, And give correct punishment as laid down in the law book. *** Anjana: A King should render proper justice According to a crime committed. Durga: Yes, Manu Needhi Cholan A King for justice and compassion Ruled 205 BC to 161 BC In South India Tiruvarur Town. One day his only son By running over his chariot Killed a calf in the street For which he very much felt. Its mother cow rang the bell Hung before the palace And the King saw tears From both of its eyes. King understood then And ordered to run The same chariot Over his son for that. *** 55/02. வான்நோக்கி வாழும் உலகெல்லாம்; மன்னவன் கோல்நோக்கி வாழும் குடி. 55/02. Vaannokki vaazhum ulagellaam; mannavan Koalnokki vazhum kudi. 55/02. All the living beings in the world live expecting rain. Similarly, the subjects live depending upon the King's Scepter. *** Anjana: A King's scepter represents justice And people look for its justice. Durga: A King cannot take sides He must render proper justice And people expect this From the King's hands. King Pandian died on the spot For his wrong judgment Having killed Kovalan The husband of Kannagi. People will have faith, If a King goes in correct path, Otherwise, they criticize him And try to avoid him. *** 55/03. அந்தணர் நூற்கும் அறத்திற்கும் ஆதியாய் நின்றது மன்னவன் கோல். 55/03. Andhanar noorkkum arrathirkkum aadhiyaai Ninrradhu manavan koal. 55/03. The scepter was the cause for all virtues Mentioned in the scriptures of renounced ascetics. *** Anjana: The scepter is a symbol of justice that a King Holds in his hand when passing judgment. Durga: The Kings in ancient days With their scepters in their hands, Rendered proper justice always That is mentioned in all scriptures. "Emperor Sibi gave his flesh To a hunting hungry Hawk To save the life of a dove, And thus rendered justice." There were those days When kings rendered justice At the cost of their own lives To the satisfaction of their subjects. ***