Virtue (அறத்துப்பால்) Domestic Virtue
When you feel jealous of others' success.
Ozhukkaaraak Kolka Oruvandhan NenjaththuAzhukkaaru Ilaadha Iyalpu
Let a man esteem that disposition which is free from envy in the same manner as propriety of conduct
As 'strict decorum's' laws, that all men bind, Let each regard unenvying grace of mind
G. U. Pope, 1886
Vizhuppetrin Aqdhoppadhu Illaiyaar MaattumAzhukkaatrin Anmai Perin
Amongst all attainable excellences there is none equal to that of being free from envy towords others
If man can learn to envy none on earth,'Tis richest gift, -beyond compare its worth
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aranaakkam Ventaadhaan Enpaan PiranaakkamPenaadhu Azhukkarup Paan
Of him who instead of rejoicing in the wealth of others, envies it, it will be said "he neither desires virtue not wealth."
Nor wealth nor virtue does that man desire 'tis plain, Whom others' wealth delights not, feeling envious pain
G. U. Pope, 1886
Azhukkaatrin Allavai Seyyaar IzhukkaatrinEdham Patupaakku Arindhu
(The wise) knowing the misery that comes from transgression will not through envy commit unrighteous deeds
The wise through envy break not virtue's laws, Knowing ill-deeds of foul disgrace the cause
G. U. Pope, 1886
Azhukkaaru Utaiyaarkku Adhusaalum OnnaarVazhukka�yum Keteen Padhu
To those who cherish envy that is enough Though free from enemies that (envy) will bring destruction
Envy they have within! Enough to seat their fate!Though foemen fail, envy can ruin consummate
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kotuppadhu Azhukkaruppaan Sutram UtuppadhooumUnpadhooum Indrik Ketum
He who is envious at a gift (made to another) will with his relations utterly perish destitute of food and rainment
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
Avviththu Azhukkaaru Utaiyaanaich CheyyavalThavvaiyaik Kaatti Vitum
Lakshmi envying (the prosperity) of the envious man will depart and introduce him to her sister
From envious man good fortune's goddess turns away, Grudging him good, and points him out misfortune's prey
G. U. Pope, 1886
Azhukkaaru Enaoru Paavi ThiruchchetruthTheeyuzhi Uyththu Vitum
Envy will destroy (a man's) wealth (in his world) and drive him into the pit of fire (in the world to come.)
Envy, embodied ill, incomparable bane, Good fortune slays, and soul consigns to fiery pain
G. U. Pope, 1886
Avviya Nenjaththaan Aakkamum SevviyaanKetum Ninaikkap Patum
The wealth of a man of envious mind and the poverty of the righteous will be pondered
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
Azhukkatru Akandraarum Illai AqdhuillaarPerukkaththil Theerndhaarum Il
Never have the envious become great; never have those who are free from envy been without greatness
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
