Tirukural – Chapter 53
Chapter 53: Fellowship of Kindred
Verse 523
A man is standing in front of a pond that has broken its banks and flooded into his compound, where his family is enjoying themselves without his presence.
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Weaver’s Wisdom
Verse 521
Should a man’s wealth disappear, only his kinsmen
will maintain their customary kindness.
Verse 522
If a man’s kindred cling to him with unfailing love,
his fortunes will never fail to flourish.
Verse 523
Pursuing a happy life without mixing with one’s clan
is like flooding a pond that has flimsy banks.
Verse 524
The real profit gained by gaining riches
is that one may then live surrounded by relatives.
Verse 525
Scores of kin will crowd around the kindly man
who gives generously and speaks sweetly.
Verse 526
In this wide world none enjoys a more faithful family
than he who hands out large gifts and holds back all anger.
Verse 527
The crow does not conceal his food, but calls his kind to share it;
prosperity will remain with men of such a nature.
Verse 528
The multitudes thrive when they observe their monarch
observing each one’s merits, not seeing mere sameness in all.
Verse 529
Close kinsmen who have become estranged
will come back when the cause of disagreement goes away.
Verse 530
When one who left him returns with justifying reason,
the ruler may, after careful reflection, accept him back.
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September 14th, 2021 at 10:38 pm
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