Kural 541Chapter 55: The Right Sceptre

Thirukkural 541 in English

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Tamil original

ஓர்ந்துகண் ணோடாது இறைபுரிந்து யார்மாட்டும்
தேர்ந்துசெய் வஃதே முறை.

Transliteration

Orndhukan Notaadhu Iraipurindhu Yaarmaattum
Therndhusey Vaqdhe Murai

English Translation

“Test and attest impartially Consult and act the laws justly”

Plain-English meaning

To examine into (the crimes which may be committed), to show no favour (to any one), to desire to act with impartiality towards all, and to inflict (such punishments) as may be wisely resolved on,

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Test and attest impartially Consult and act the laws justly

G.U. Pope Translation

Search out, to no one favour show; with heart that justice lovesConsult, then act; this is the rule that right approves

Plain-English Meaning

To examine into (the crimes which may be committed), to show no favour (to any one), to desire to act with impartiality towards all, and to inflict (such punishments) as may be wisely resolved on,

Tamil commentary

குடிமக்கள் செய்யும் குற்றத்தை ஆய்ந்து எவரிடத்தும் விருப்பு, வெறுப்பு இல்லாமல், நடுநிலையோடு நூல்வழி ஆராய்ந்து, குற்றத்திற்கு ஏற்ற தண்டனையை வழங்குவதே நேர்மையான ஆட்சி.

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