Tirukkural Chapter 64 - Couplets 1,2,3

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL (Author: Tiruvalluvar - 2000 years ago in Tamil) அதிகாரம் 64 - அமைச்சு (மந்திரியின் திறம் கூறுதல்) CHAPTER 64 - ON MINISTERS *** 64/01. கருவியும் காலமும் செய்கையும் செய்யும் அருவினையும் மாண்டது அமைச்சு. 64/01. Karuviyum kaalamum seigaiyum seiyum Arvinaiyum maanndadhu amaichchu. 64/01. To take great efforts, to collect things for that, army-weapons, Proper time to finish it without interference, all these four whoever possesses He is the minister. *** Amarnath: A minister should be well prepared to tackle All kind of emergencies and protect his King. Harish: True, a minister must give proper advice, Must guard the King from all dangers, Must be a buffer between King and his subjects Then he's the best among all the ministers. He must make best efforts, Must do in time for actions, Must take control over armies, And must collect proper weapons. If a minister fails in his duties, It's the King and his subjects Who'll suffer miserably, So, he must work carefully. *** 64/02. வன்கண் குடிகாத்தல் கற்றறிதல் ஆள்வினையோடு ஐந்துடன் மாண்டது அமைச்சு. 64/02. Vankann kudikaaththal katrraridhal aallvinaiyodu Ainthudan maandadhu amaichchu. 64/02. To take positive actions, to protect the subjects, to learn legal laws, To practice laws and To have perseverance, - all these five if one possesses He's the proper minister. *** Amarnath: A minister is the backbone of a kingdom. Harish: Yes, he must take positive actions, Must protect the subjects, Must learn legal laws And must practice laws. He must have perseverance, To achieve successful results, Have more patience and tolerance Towards King's other advisors. He should not be corrupt, Or show a face of hate, But a face of compassion To every deserving person. *** 64/03. பிரித்தலும் பேணிக் கொளலும் பிரிந்தார்ப் பொருத்தலும் வல்லது அமைச்சு. 64/03. Piriththalum pennik kollalum pirindhaarp Porundhalum valladhu amaichchu. 64/03. To separate a foe from his ally, to befriend allies with gifts and kind words To readmit, if necessary, a separated ally - all these qualities if one has, He is the competent minister. *** Amarnath: A minister must know strategy of war And to tackle foes and friends. Harish: He must have tactics To manage the King's armies, More efficiently at times of wars, And also when there is peace. He must be able to divide Enemies from other side And bring some to his side He must have that attitude. He must retain his allies Treating them like friends By giving them all gifts And speaking good words. ***