திருக்குறள் Thirukkural of Thiruvalluvar

10 kurals for My boss is unfair to me

Most relevant first. Each card shows the words it matched, so you can tell why it was chosen.

Whole chapters on this theme

Your language box

Kural 388

Chapter 39, The Greatness of a King

Matches: boss, unfair

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Muraiseydhu Kaappaatrum Mannavan MakkatkuIraiyendru Vaikkap Patum

Meaning in plain English

That king, will be esteemed a God among men, who performs his own duties, and protects (his subjects).

Poetic translation

Who guards the realm and justice strict maintains, That king as god o'er subject people reigns

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 691

Chapter 70, Conduct in the Presence of the King

Matches: boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Akalaadhu Anukaadhu Theekkaaivaar PolkaIkalvendharch Cherndhozhuku Vaar

Meaning in plain English

Thus let them act who dwell beneath of warlike kings the palace-roof

Poetic translation

Who warm them at the fire draw not too near, nor keep too much aloof; Thus let them act who dwell beneath of warlike kings the palace-roof

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 692

Chapter 70, Conduct in the Presence of the King

Matches: boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Mannar Vizhaipa Vizhaiyaamai MannaraalManniya Aakkan Tharum

Meaning in plain English

For ministers not to cover the things desired by their kings will through the kings themselves yield them everlasting wealth

Poetic translation

To those who prize not state that kings are wont to prize, The king himself abundant wealth supplies

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 381

Chapter 39, The Greatness of a King

Matches: boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Pataikuti Koozhamaichchu Natparan AarumUtaiyaan Arasarul Eru

Meaning in plain English

He who possesses these six things, an army, a people, wealth, ministers, friends and a fortress, is a lion among kings

Poetic translation

An army, people, wealth, a minister, friends, fort: six things-Who owns them all, a lion lives amid the kings

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 546

Chapter 55, The Right Sceptre

Matches: unfair, boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Velandru Vendri Tharuvadhu MannavanKoladhooung Kotaa Thenin

Meaning in plain English

It is not the javelin that gives victory, but the king's sceptre, if it do no injustice

Poetic translation

Not lance gives kings the victory, But sceptre swayed with equity

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 547

Chapter 55, The Right Sceptre

Matches: unfair, boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Iraikaakkum Vaiyakam Ellaam AvanaiMuraikaakkum Muttaach Cheyin

Meaning in plain English

The king defends the whole world; and justice, when administered without defect, defends the king

Poetic translation

The king all the whole realm of earth protects; And justice guards the king who right respects

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 111

Chapter 12, Impartiality

Matches: unfair

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Thakudhi Enavondru Nandre PakudhiyaalPaarpattu Ozhukap Perin

Meaning in plain English

That equity which consists in acting with equal regard to each of (the three) divisions of men [enemies, strangers and friends] is a pre-eminent virtue

Poetic translation

If justice, failing not, its quality maintain, Giving to each his due, -'tis man's one highest gain

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 113

Chapter 12, Impartiality

Matches: unfair

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Nandre Tharinum Natuvikandhaam AakkaththaiAndre Yozhiya Vital

Meaning in plain English

Forsake in the very moment (of acquisition) that gain which, though it should bring advantage, is without equity

Poetic translation

Though only good it seem to give, yet gainBy wrong acquired, not e'en one day retain

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 558

Chapter 56, The Cruel Sceptre

Matches: unfair, boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Inmaiyin Innaadhu Utaimai MuraiseyyaaMannavan Korkeezhp Patin

Meaning in plain English

Property gives more sorrow than poverty, to those who live under the sceptre of a king without justice

Poetic translation

To poverty it adds a sharper sting, To live beneath the sway of unjust king

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

Kural 559

Chapter 56, The Cruel Sceptre

Matches: unfair, boss

https://thirukkural.primebug.com

How to say it

Muraikoti Mannavan Seyyin UraikotiOllaadhu Vaanam Peyal

Meaning in plain English

If the king acts contrary to justice, rain will become unseasonable, and the heavens will withhold their showers

Poetic translation

Where king from right deflecting, makes unrighteous gain, The seasons change, the clouds pour down no rain

G. U. Pope, 1886

Your language

The Thirukkural offers timeless principles, not professional advice. For legal, medical or financial decisions, also speak to a qualified person you trust.

Other situations people ask about

Visitor statistics

Loading…

Open the full statistics page