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படை மாட்சி
Kurals 761–770 of the Thirukkural, in the book of Wealth (பொருட்பால்).
உறுப்பமைந்து ஊறஞ்சா வெல்படை வேந்தன்
வெறுக்கையுள் எல்லாம் தலை.
A conquering host, complete in all its limbs, that fears no wound,
Mid treasures of the king is chiefest found.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A complete, fearless team that wins without fear of injury is a leader's greatest asset.
Open in the appஉலைவிடத்து ஊறஞ்சா வன்கண் தொலைவிடத்துத்
தொல்படைக் கல்லால் அரிது.
In adverse hour, to face undaunted might of conquering foe,
Is bravery that only veteran host can show.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Only a seasoned team stands by its leader in defeat, unafraid of wounds and unmoved by losses.
Open in the appஒலித்தக்கால் என்னாம் உவரி எலிப்பகை
நாகம் உயிர்ப்பக் கெடும்.
Though, like the sea, the angry mice send forth their battle cry;
What then? The dragon breathes upon them, and they die!
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: So what if a horde of rats roars like the sea? One breath of a cobra and they're gone.
Open in the appஅழிவின்றி அறைபோகா தாகி வழிவந்த
வன்க ணதுவே படை.
That is a host, by no defeats, by no desertions shamed,
For old hereditary courage famed.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A real team holds firm, never falls apart and never defects.
Open in the appகூற்றுடன்று மேல்வரினும் கூடி எதிர்நிற்கும்
ஆற்ற லதுவே படை.
That is a 'host' that joins its ranks, and mightily withstands,
Though death with sudden wrath should fall upon its bands.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A real team stands united even when death itself charges at it.
Open in the appமறமானம் மாண்ட வழிச்செலவு தேற்றம்
எனநான்கே ஏமம் படைக்கு.
Valour with honour, sure advance in glory's path, with confidence;
To warlike host these four are sure defence.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Courage, honour, trustworthiness and following the great example of those before keep a team strong.
Open in the appதார்தாங்கிச் செல்வது தானை தலைவந்த
போர்தாங்கும் தன்மை அறிந்து.
A valiant army bears the onslaught, onward goes,
Well taught with marshalled ranks to meet their coming foes.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A real team knows how to stand firm against the first wave of attack.
Open in the appஅடல்தகையும் ஆற்றலும் இல்லெனினும் தானை
படைத்தகையால் பாடு பெறும்.
Though not in war offensive or defensive skilled;
An army gains applause when well equipped and drilled.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: Even without courage or stamina, a team can win respect by how impressive it looks.
Open in the appசிறுமையும் செல்லாத் துனியும் வறுமையும்
இல்லாயின் வெல்லும் படை.
Where weakness, clinging fear and poverty
Are not, the host will gain the victory.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A team wins when it isn't worn down, divided by bitterness or left short of supplies.
Open in the appநிலைமக்கள் சால உடைத்தெனினும் தானை
தலைமக்கள் இல்வழி இல்.
Though men abound, all ready for the war,
No army is where no fit leaders are.
G.U. Pope, 1886
In today's words: A team may have plenty of soldiers, but without leaders it won't last.
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