Wealth (பொருட்பால்) / Miscellaneous
Chapter 103
குடிசெயல் வகை
The Way of Maintaining the Family
Kutiseyalvakai. Malay: Menjaga Keluarga. Kurals 1021 to 1030.
When working hard to support your family.
How to say it
Karumam Seyaoruvan Kaidhooven EnnumPerumaiyin Peetutaiyadhu Il
Meaning in plain English
There is no higher greatness than that of one saying I will not cease in my effort (to raise my family)
Poetic translation
Who says 'I'll do my work, nor slack my hand', His greatness, clothed with dignity supreme, shall stand
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Aalvinaiyum Aandra Arivum EnairantinNeelvinaiyaal Neelum Kuti
Meaning in plain English
One's family is raised by untiring perseverance in both effort and wise contrivances
Poetic translation
The manly act and knowledge full, when these combineIn deed prolonged, then lengthens out the race's line
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Kutiseyval Ennum Oruvarkuth TheyvamMatidhatruth Thaanmun Thurum
Meaning in plain English
The Deity will clothe itself and appear before him who resolves on raising his family
Poetic translation
'I'll make my race renowned,' if man shall say, With vest succinct the goddess leads the way
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Soozhaamal Thaane Mutiveydhum ThamkutiyaithThaazhaadhu Ugnatru Pavarkku
Meaning in plain English
Those who are prompt in their efforts (to better their family) need no deliberation, such efforts will of themselves succeed
Poetic translation
Who labours for his race with unremitting pain, Without a thought spontaneously, his end will gain
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Kutram Ilanaaik Kutiseydhu VaazhvaanaichChutramaach Chutrum Ulaku
Meaning in plain English
People will eagerly seek the friendship of the prosperous soul who has raised his family without foul means
Poetic translation
With blameless life who seeks to build his race's fame, The world shall circle him, and kindred claim
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Nallaanmai Enpadhu Oruvarkuth ThaanpirandhaIllaanmai Aakkik Kolal
Meaning in plain English
A man's true manliness consists in making himself the head and benefactor of his family
Poetic translation
Of virtuous manliness the world accords the praiseTo him who gives his powers, the house from which he sprang to raise
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Amarakaththu Vankannar Polath ThamarakaththumAatruvaar Metre Porai
Meaning in plain English
Amid his kindred so the burthen rests upon the strong
Poetic translation
The fearless hero bears the brunt amid the warrior throng; Amid his kindred so the burthen rests upon the strong
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Kutiseyvaark Killai Paruvam MatiseydhuMaanang Karudhak Ketum
Meaning in plain English
As a family suffers by (one's) indolence and false dignity there is to be so season (good or bad) to those who strive to raise their family
Poetic translation
Wait for no season, when you would your house uprear;'Twill perish, if you wait supine, or hold your honour dear
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Itumpaikke Kolkalam Kollo KutumpaththaikKutra Maraippaan Utampu
Meaning in plain English
Is it only to suffering that his body is exposed who undertakes to preserve his family from evil ?
Poetic translation
Is not his body vase that various sorrows fill, Who would his household screen from every ill
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Itukkankaal Kondrita Veezhum AtuththoondrumNallaal Ilaadha Kuti
Meaning in plain English
If there are none to prop up and maintain a family (in distress), it will fall at the stroke of the axe of misfortune
Poetic translation
When trouble the foundation saps the house must fall, If no strong hand be nigh to prop the tottering wall
G. U. Pope, 1886