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அமைச்சு
Kurals 631–640 of the Thirukkural, in the book of Wealth (பொருட்பால்).
கருவியும் காலமும் செய்கையும் செய்யும்
அருவினையும் மாண்டது அமைச்சு.
A minister is he who grasps, with wisdom large,
Means, time, work's mode, and functions rare he must discharge.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A good adviser picks the right means, the right time, the right method and the right goal.
Open in the appவன்கண் குடிகாத்தல் கற்றறிதல் ஆள்வினையோடு
ஐந்துடன் மாண்டது அமைச்சு.
A minister must greatness own of guardian power, determined mind,
Learn'd wisdom, manly effort with the former five combined.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A good adviser also has firmness, care for people, real learning and persistence.
Open in the appபிரித்தலும் பேணிக் கொளலும் பிரிந்தார்ப்
பொருத்தலும் வல்ல தமைச்சு.
A minister is he whose power can foes divide,
Attach more firmly friends, of severed ones can heal the breaches wide.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A good adviser can split rivals, keep allies close and win back those who drifted away.
Open in the appதெரிதலும் தேர்ந்து செயலும் ஒருதலையாச்
சொல்லலும் வல்லது அமைச்சு.
A minister has power to see the methods help afford,
To ponder long, then utter calm conclusive word.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A good adviser sees the whole picture, does it the best way and gives confident advice when needed.
Open in the appஅறனறிந்து ஆன்றமைந்த சொல்லான்எஞ் ஞான்றுந்
திறனறிந்தான் தேர்ச்சித் துணை.
The man who virtue knows, has use of wise and pleasant words.
With plans for every season apt, in counsel aid affords.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: The best adviser knows what's right, speaks with real knowledge and always knows how to get things done.
Open in the appமதிநுட்பம் நூலோடு உடையார்க்கு அதிநுட்பம்
யாவுள முன்நிற் பவை.
When native subtilty combines with sound scholastic lore,
'Tis subtilty surpassing all, which nothing stands before.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: What scheme can outwit someone with sharp natural sense and real learning?
Open in the appசெயற்கை அறிந்தக் கடைத்தும் உலகத்து
இயற்கை அறிந்து செயல்.
Though knowing all that books can teach, 'tis truest tact
To follow common sense of men in act.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Even if you know the theory, understand how the world works and act accordingly.
Open in the appஅறிகொன்று அறியான் எனினும் உறுதி
உழையிருந்தான் கூறல் கடன்.
'Tis duty of the man in place aloud to say
The very truth, though unwise king may cast his words away.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Even if the person you advise knows nothing, it's still your job to give sound advice.
Open in the appபழுதெண்ணும் மந்திரியின் பக்கத்துள் தெவ்வோர்
எழுபது கோடி உறும்.
A minister who by king's side plots evil things
Worse woes than countless foemen brings.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Seventy million enemies are better than one adviser beside you who wants you to fail.
Open in the appமுறைப்படச் சூழ்ந்தும் முடிவிலவே செய்வர்
திறப்பாடு இலாஅ தவர்.
For gain of end desired just counsel nought avails
To minister, when tact in execution fails.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Advisers who can't execute fail, even with a perfect plan.
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