Wealth (பொருட்பால்) Royalty
When gathering information and intelligence.
Otrum Uraisaandra Noolum IvaiyirantumThetrenka Mannavan Kan
Let a king consider as his eyes these two things, a spy and a book (of laws) universally esteemed
These two: the code renowned and spies, In these let king confide as eyes
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ellaarkkum Ellaam Nikazhpavai EgngnaandrumVallaridhal Vendhan Thozhil
'Tis duty of the king to learn with speed
Each day, of every subject every deed,'Tis duty of the king to learn with speed
G. U. Pope, 1886
Otrinaan Otrip Poruldheriyaa MannavanKotrang Kolakkitandhadhu Il
There is no way for a king to obtain conquests, who knows not the advantage of discoveries made by a spy
By spies who spies, not weighing things they bring, Nothing can victory give to that unwary king
G. U. Pope, 1886
Vinaiseyvaar Thamsutram Ventaadhaar EndraanguAnaivaraiyum Aaraaivadhu Otru
He is a spy who watches all men, to wit, those who are in the king's employment, his relatives, and his enemies
His officers, his friends, his enemies, All these who watch are trusty spies
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kataaa Uruvotu Kannanjaadhu YaantumUkaaamai Valladhe Otru
A spy is one who is able to assume an appearance which may create no suspicion (in the minds of others), who fears no man's face, and who never reveals (his purpose)
Of unsuspected mien and all-unfearing eyes, Who let no secret out, are trusty spies
G. U. Pope, 1886
Thurandhaar Pativaththa Raaki IrandhaaraaindhuEnseyinum Sorviladhu Otru
He is a spy who, assuming the appearance of an ascetic, goes into (whatever place he wishes), examines into (all, that is needful), and never discovers himself, whatever may be done to him
As monk or devotee, through every hindrance making way, A spy, whate'er men do, must watchful mind display
G. U. Pope, 1886
Maraindhavai Ketkavar Raaki ArindhavaiAiyappaatu Illadhe Otru
A spy is one who is able to discover what is hidden and who retains no doubt concerning what he has known
A spy must search each hidden matter out, And full report must render, free from doubt
G. U. Pope, 1886
Otrotrith Thandha Porulaiyum MatrumorOtrinaal Otrik Kolal
Let not a king receive the information which a spy has discovered and made known to him, until he has examined it by another spy
Spying by spies, the things they tellTo test by other spies is well
G. U. Pope, 1886
Otrer Runaraamai Aalka UtanmoovarSotrokka Therap Patum
Let a king employ spies so that one may have no knowledge of the other; and when the information of three agrees together, let him receive it
One spy must not another see: contrive it so; And things by three confirmed as truth you know
G. U. Pope, 1886
Sirappariya Otrinkan Seyyarka SeyyinPurappatuththaan Aakum Marai
Let not a king publicly confer on a spy any marks of his favour; if he does, he will divulge his own secret
Reward not trusty spy in others' sight, Or all the mystery will come to light
G. U. Pope, 1886
