Tirukkural Chapter 98 - Couplets 1,2,3

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 98 - பெருமை CHAPTER 98 - GREATNESS. *** 98/01. ஒளிஒருவற்கு உள்ள வெறுக்கை; இனிஒருவற்கு அஃதிறந்து வாழ்தும் எனல். 98/01. Ollioruvarkku ulla verrukkai; inioruvarku Akkthirandhu vaazhthum enal. 98/01. One's faith in his skill is praiseworthy, but if he tries to depend on it beyond certain limits, then it is a mistake. *** Chandra: One must depend upon his skill Up to a certain limit only. Kamini: Yes, one can think up to a limit. Beyond that, his mind will not act. If a costly work requires more skills, Better involve other thinkers. If more thinkers join him All can work like a team. The combined skill will Make it progress well. The cost may even come down If a team sit and examine Several alternative ways Thus reducing working days. *** 98/02. பிறப்பொக்கும் எல்லா உயிர்க்கும்; சிறப்பொவ்வா செய்தொழில் வேற்றுமை யான். 98/02. Pirrapokkum ellaa uyirkkum; sirrappovvaa Seithozhil vetrrumai yaan. 98/02. All men are born in the same way. But their skills in doing their works vary. So their greatness differs among them. *** Chandra: It is not one's birth that counts. It is the type of skill that makes one great. Kamini: One may be a scientist. Another may be a cartoonist. In his field, each one is great, It is one's skill that is important. The greatness is measured, According to a scale laid, That is universally accepted, Given to a winner as an award. For instance, in several sports Awards of different medals, Like bronze, silver, and gold, The level of skill is decided. *** 98/03. மேலிருந்தும் மேலல்லார் மேலல்லர்; கீழிருந்தும் கீழல்லார் கீழல் லவர். 98/03. Melirundhu melallaar melalar; keezhirundhu Keezhallaar keezhal lavar. 98/03. If one is in a high position, but not having broad mind they will not become great. If one is in a low position, but not having narrow mind they will not become low *** Chandra: So, greatness depends upon one's mind As the poet in this Kural says. Kamini: Mind is given more importance, As, like a mini factory, it works, It thinks deeply, issues orders And execute those orders, From man to man, mind differs, So, each one's skill also varies. A manager may not have skill That of an artisan's skill. A manager may have skill In his field of management, While an artisan has skill In making a good product. ***