Virtue (அறத்துப்பால்) / Domestic Virtue
Chapter 17
அழுக்காறாமை
Not Envying
Azhukkaaraamai. Malay: Tidak Iri Hati. Kurals 161 to 170.
When you feel jealous of others' success.
How to say it
Ozhukkaaraak Kolka Oruvandhan NenjaththuAzhukkaaru Ilaadha Iyalpu
Meaning in plain English
Let a man esteem that disposition which is free from envy in the same manner as propriety of conduct
Poetic translation
As 'strict decorum's' laws, that all men bind, Let each regard unenvying grace of mind
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Vizhuppetrin Aqdhoppadhu Illaiyaar MaattumAzhukkaatrin Anmai Perin
Meaning in plain English
Amongst all attainable excellences there is none equal to that of being free from envy towords others
Poetic translation
If man can learn to envy none on earth,'Tis richest gift, -beyond compare its worth
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Aranaakkam Ventaadhaan Enpaan PiranaakkamPenaadhu Azhukkarup Paan
Meaning in plain English
Of him who instead of rejoicing in the wealth of others, envies it, it will be said "he neither desires virtue not wealth."
Poetic translation
Nor wealth nor virtue does that man desire 'tis plain, Whom others' wealth delights not, feeling envious pain
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Azhukkaatrin Allavai Seyyaar IzhukkaatrinEdham Patupaakku Arindhu
Meaning in plain English
(The wise) knowing the misery that comes from transgression will not through envy commit unrighteous deeds
Poetic translation
The wise through envy break not virtue's laws, Knowing ill-deeds of foul disgrace the cause
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Azhukkaaru Utaiyaarkku Adhusaalum OnnaarVazhukka�yum Keteen Padhu
Meaning in plain English
To those who cherish envy that is enough Though free from enemies that (envy) will bring destruction
Poetic translation
Envy they have within! Enough to seat their fate!Though foemen fail, envy can ruin consummate
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Kotuppadhu Azhukkaruppaan Sutram UtuppadhooumUnpadhooum Indrik Ketum
Meaning in plain English
He who is envious at a gift (made to another) will with his relations utterly perish destitute of food and rainment
Poetic translation
Who scans good gifts to others given with envious eye, His kin, with none to clothe or feed them, surely die
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Avviththu Azhukkaaru Utaiyaanaich CheyyavalThavvaiyaik Kaatti Vitum
Meaning in plain English
Lakshmi envying (the prosperity) of the envious man will depart and introduce him to her sister
Poetic translation
From envious man good fortune's goddess turns away, Grudging him good, and points him out misfortune's prey
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Azhukkaaru Enaoru Paavi ThiruchchetruthTheeyuzhi Uyththu Vitum
Meaning in plain English
Envy will destroy (a man's) wealth (in his world) and drive him into the pit of fire (in the world to come.)
Poetic translation
Envy, embodied ill, incomparable bane, Good fortune slays, and soul consigns to fiery pain
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Avviya Nenjaththaan Aakkamum SevviyaanKetum Ninaikkap Patum
Meaning in plain English
The wealth of a man of envious mind and the poverty of the righteous will be pondered
Poetic translation
To men of envious heart, when comes increase of joy, Or loss to blameless men, the 'why' will thoughtful hearts employ
G. U. Pope, 1886
How to say it
Azhukkatru Akandraarum Illai AqdhuillaarPerukkaththil Theerndhaarum Il
Meaning in plain English
Never have the envious become great; never have those who are free from envy been without greatness
Poetic translation
No envious men to large and full felicity attain; No men from envy free have failed a sure increase to gain
G. U. Pope, 1886