Tirukural – Chapter 86
Chapter 86: Hatred
Verse 858
Two people of different clans have gathered in fiery contention and hateful argument. Above, two brothers flee the conflict and their wealth is saved. Below, a man approaches the fight, inflaming it further. As a result, his home above burns to the ground.
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Weaver’s Wisdom
Verse 851
It is said that hatred is the disease that spreads
the plagues of discord among all living creatures.
Verse 852
Though men devise disunity and deliberately harm you,
the highest path plots no hateful retribution.
Verse 853
Removing the incurable cancer called hatred
reveals one’s immortal, undiminishing splendor.
Verse 854
The quelling of hatred, that sorrow of sorrows,
confers on man the joy of joys.
Verse 855
Who is there who can conquer those
who have relinquished all hostilities?
Verse 856
For all who boast that they take delight in hatred,
failure and death are drawing near.
Verse 857
Men filled with hatred, knowingly causing harm to others,
never see that their hoped-for triumph lies in God’s true grace.
Verse 858
Wealth increases when a man walks away from hatred
and diminishes whenever he draws it near.
Verse 859
Seeing a prosperous season approach, men neglect hatred.
In times of ruin, they nurture it lavishly.
Verse 860
Out of hatred springs all bitter suffering,
while cheerful friendship yields good fortune’s every joy.
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May 2nd, 2022 at 4:59 pm
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