Tirukkural Chapter 75 - Couplets 1,2,3

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 75 - அரண் CHAPTER 75 - ON FORTRESS *** 75/01. ஆற்று பவர்க்கும் அரண்பொருள்; அஞ்சித்தன் போற்று பவர்க்கும் பொருள். 75/01. Aatrru bavarkkum arannporull; anjiththan Potrru bavarkkum porull. 75/01. For a strong King, who goes out and fights, his fortress is important. Also when he stays inside to safeguard himself against enemies, his fortress is essential. *** Muralidhar: Fortress for a King is essential In that it saves his life against enemies' attack. Janak: In olden days, they built fortress On hill tops and remote places To protect the king against enemies Who were fighting near his doorsteps. Around the fortress deep moats, High walls, sturdy tall gates, Were preventing enemies From entering the fortress. They were necessary blocks, In the conventional ground wars, But after the advent of warplanes Ground attack lost its importance. *** 75/02. மணிநீரும் மண்ணும் மலையும் அணிநிழல் காடும் உடையது அரண். 75/02. Mannineerum mannum malaiyum anninizhal Kaadum udaiyadhu arann 75/02. Cristal clear water, bear lands with no water and shadows mountains, dense forests, they all also act as fortress. *** Muralidhar: Dense forests, high mountains, deep valleys, wide lakes All are natural hurdles serve as blocks for the enemies. Janak: True, to cross these natural barriers, It'll take more time for the enemies, And by then war preparations, Can be got ready from the fortress. So far as Bharat is concerned, Southern side is surrounded By three oceans Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. On the northern side, there is The biggest Mount Himalayas Covering the entire areas As its natural barriers. *** 75/03. உயர்வகலம் திண்மை அருமைஇந் நான்கின் அமைவரண் என்றுரைக்கும் நூல். 75/03. Uyarvagalam thinnmai arumain naanghin Amaivarann endruraikkum nool. 75/03. Height, wide, strength, inaccessible tall walls These are all called fortress in ancient scriptures. *** Muralidhar: In conventional ground wars A fortress is absolutely necessary. Janak: Yes, a fortress with wide, High, strong, tall walls on all sides Was preventing all enemies From entering inside the fortress. To cross a wide moat It was found difficult For those enemies Coming by walk or horses. By then, from the walls top, The King's armies drop Their heavy weapons, Over advancing enemies. ***