The Kural
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மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்து ஒழுகல்
Kurals 691–700 of the Thirukkural, in the book of Wealth (பொருட்பால்).
அகலாது அணுகாது தீக்காய்வார் போல்க
இகல்வேந்தர்ச் சேர்ந்தொழுகு வார்.
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
In today's words: With an unpredictable boss, be like someone warming up by a fire: not too far, not too close.
Open in the appமன்னர் விழைப விழையாமை மன்னரால்
மன்னிய ஆக்கந் தரும்.
To those who prize not state that kings are wont to prize,
The king himself abundant wealth supplies.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Don't covet what the people above you want, and they'll reward you with lasting gains.
Open in the appபோற்றின் அரியவை போற்றல் கடுத்தபின்
தேற்றுதல் யார்க்கும் அரிது.
Who would walk warily, let him of greater faults beware;
To clear suspicions once aroused is an achievement rare.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: If you want to stay safe, avoid serious mistakes; once a leader's suspicion is roused, nobody can undo it.
Open in the appசெவிச்சொல்லும் சேர்ந்த நகையும் அவித்தொழுகல்
ஆன்ற பெரியா ரகத்து.
All whispered words and interchange of smiles repress,
In presence of the men who kingly power possess.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: In front of the boss, don't whisper or exchange smiles with others.
Open in the appஎப்பொருளும் ஓரார் தொடரார்மற் றப்பொருளை
விட்டக்கால் கேட்க மறை.
Seek not, ask not, the secret of the king to hear;
But if he lets the matter forth, give ear!
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Don't eavesdrop on private meetings or pry; wait until you're told.
Open in the appகுறிப்பறிந்து காலங் கருதி வெறுப்பில
வேண்டுப வேட்பச் சொலல்.
Knowing the signs, waiting for fitting time, with courteous care,
Things not displeasing, needful things, declare.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Read your boss's mood, pick the right moment and suggest good things pleasantly.
Open in the appவேட்பன சொல்லி வினையில எஞ்ஞான்றும்
கேட்பினும் சொல்லா விடல்.
Speak pleasant things, but never utter idle word;
Not though by monarch's ears with pleasure heard.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Give advice that is welcome, but never push useless plans, even if you're asked to.
Open in the appஇளையர் இனமுறையர் என்றிகழார் நின்ற
ஒளியோடு ஒழுகப் படும்.
Say not, 'He's young, my kinsman,' despising thus your king;
But reverence the glory kingly state doth bring.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Don't look down on a leader because they're younger or related to you; respect the role.
Open in the appகொளப்பட்டேம் என்றெண்ணிக் கொள்ளாத செய்யார்
துளக்கற்ற காட்சி யவர்.
'We've gained his grace, boots nought what graceless acts we do',
So deem not sages who the changeless vision view.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Sensible people don't do things the leader dislikes just because they think they're the favourite.
Open in the appபழையம் எனக்கருதிப் பண்பல்ல செய்யும்
கெழுதகைமை கேடு தரும்.
Who think 'We're ancient friends' and do unseemly things;
To these familiarity sure ruin brings.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Using closeness with the boss as a licence to misbehave will be your ruin.
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