Choosing whom to hire for my team
Most relevant first. Each card shows the words it matched, so you can tell why it was chosen.
Matches: hire, choosing
Therarka Yaaraiyum Theraadhu TherndhapinTheruka Therum Porul
Let (a king) choose no one without previous consideration; after he has made his choice, let him unhesitatingly select for each such duties as are appropriate
Trust no man whom you have not fully tried, When tested, in his prudence proved confide
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: hire, choosing
Atraaraith Therudhal Ompuka MatravarPatrilar Naanaar Pazhi
Let (a king) avoid choosing men who have no relations; such men have no attachment, and thereforehave no fear of crime
Beware of trusting men who have no kith of kin; No bonds restrain such men, no shame deters from sin
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: team, hire
Nanmaiyum Theemaiyum Naati NalampurindhaThanmaiyaan Aalap Patum
He should be employed (by a king), whose nature leads him to choose the good, after having weighed both the evil and the good in any undertaking
Who good and evil scanning, ever makes the good his joy; Such man of virtuous mood should king employ
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: team, hire
Enaivakaiyaan Theriyak Kannum VinaivakaiyaanVeraakum Maandhar Palar
Even when (a king) has tried them in every possible way, there are many men who change, from the nature of the works (in which they may be employed)
Even when tests of every kind are multiplied, Full many a man proves otherwise, by action tried
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: hire, choosing
Aatraarum Aatri Atupa ItanarindhuPotraarkan Potrich Cheyin
Even the powerless will become powerful and conquer, if they select a proper field (of action), and guard themselves, while they make war on their enemies
E'en weak ones mightily prevail, if place of strong defence, They find, protect themselves, and work their foes offence
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: hire, choosing
Anjaamai Allaal Thunaiventaa EnjaamaiEnni Itaththaal Seyin
You will need no other aid than fearlessness, if you thoroughly reflect (on what you are to do), and select (a suitable) place for your operations
Save their own fearless might they need no other aid, If in right place they fight, all due provision made
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: team
Uruppamaindhu Ooranjaa Velpatai VendhanVerukkaiyul Ellaam Thalai
The army which is complete in (its) parts and conquers without fear of wounds is the chief wealth of the king
A conquering host, complete in all its limbs, that fears no wound, Mid treasures of the king is chiefest found
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: team
Ulaivitaththu Ooranjaa Vankan TholaivitaththuthTholpataik Kallaal Aridhu
Ancient army can alone have the valour which makes it stand by its king at the time of defeat, fearless of wounds and unmindful of its reduced strength
In adverse hour, to face undaunted might of conquering foe, Is bravery that only veteran host can show
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: team
Erin Uzhaaar Uzhavar PuyalennumVaari Valangundrik Kaal
If the abundance of wealth imparting rain diminish, the labour of the plough must cease
If clouds their wealth of waters fail on earth to pour, The ploughers plough with oxen's sturdy team no more
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: team
Suzhandrumerp Pinnadhu Ulakam AdhanaalUzhandhum Uzhave Thalai
Agriculture, though laborious, is the most excellent (form of labour); for people, though they go about (in search of various employments), have at last to resort to the farmer
Howe'er they roam, the world must follow still the plougher's team; Though toilsome, culture of the ground as noblest toil esteem
G. U. Pope, 1886
The Thirukkural offers timeless principles, not professional advice. For legal, medical or financial decisions, also speak to a qualified person you trust.
