Thirukkural 543 in English
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Tamil original
அந்தணர் நூற்கும் அறத்திற்கும் ஆதியாய்
நின்றது மன்னவன் கோல்.
Transliteration
Andhanar Noorkum Araththirkum Aadhiyaai
Nindradhu Mannavan Kol
Modern English
“A just government gives learning, good conduct, and shared values a stable foundation.”
Modern Interpretation
A just government gives learning, good conduct, and shared values a stable foundation. For example, a community library and school can flourish when leaders protect them fairly and consistently.
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Modern Plain English
A just government gives learning, good conduct, and shared values a stable foundation.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
The Sage's scripture and virtue spring From the sceptre of a stately king
G.U. Pope Translation
Learning and virtue of the sages spring,From all-controlling sceptre of the king
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
The sceptre of the king is the firm support of the Vedas of the Brahmin, and of all virtues therein described
Tamil commentary
அறிவை வளர்த்துக் கொள்பவர்தம் ஞான நூல்களுக்கும், அறத்திற்கும் அடிப்படையாய் இருப்பது ஆளுவோரின் நேர்மையான ஆட்சியே.
Chapter 55
More from The Right Sceptre
செங்கோன்மை
Test and attest impartially Consult and act the laws justly
Kural 542The earth looks up to sky and thrives And mankind to king's rod of justice
Kural 543The Sage's scripture and virtue spring From the sceptre of a stately king
Kural 544The world clings to the ruler's feet Whose sceptre clasps the people's heart
Kural 545Full rains and yields enrich the land Which is ruled by a righteous hand
Kural 546Not the spear but the sceptre straight That brings success to monarch's might
Kural 547The king protects the entire earth And justice protects his royal worth
Kural 548Hard of access, the unjust king He shall himself his ruin bring
Kural 549Save his subjects and chide the wrong Is flawless duty of a king
Kural 550Killing killers, the king, behold Weeds removes from cropful field