Thirukkural 517 in English

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Tamil original

இதனை இதனால் இவன்முடிக்கும் என்றாய்ந்து
அதனை அவன்கண் விடல்.

Transliteration

Ithanai Ithanaal Ivanmutikkum Endraaindhu
Adhanai Avankan Vital

English Translation

“This work, by this, this man can do Like this entrust the duty due”

Plain-English meaning

After having considered, "this man can accomplish this, by these means", let (the king) leave with him the discharge of that duty

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English Translation

This work, by this, this man can do Like this entrust the duty due

G.U. Pope Translation

'This man, this work shall thus work out,' let thoughtful king command;Then leave the matter wholly in his servant's hand

Plain-English Meaning

After having considered, "this man can accomplish this, by these means", let (the king) leave with him the discharge of that duty

இந்தச் செயலை இன்ன ஆள் பலத்தாலும், பொருள் பலத்தாலும் இவன் செய்து முடிப்பான் என்பதை நன்கு எண்ணி அந்தச் செயலை அவனிடம் விடுக.

Chapter 52

தெரிந்து வினையாடல்

Employ the wise who will discern The good and bad and do good turn

Let him act who resource swells; Fosters wealth and prevents ills

Trust him in whom these four you see: Love, wit, non-craving, clarity

Though tried and found fit, yet we see Many differ before duty

Wise able men with power invest Not by fondness but by hard test

Discern the agent and the deed And just in proper time proceed

This work, by this, this man can do Like this entrust the duty due

His fitness for the duty scan Leave him to do the best he can

Who do duty for duty's sake Doubt them; and fortune departs quick

Worker straight the world is straight The king must look to this aright