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

English Translation

“The Sage's scripture and virtue spring From the sceptre of a stately king”

Plain-English meaning

The sceptre of the king is the firm support of the Vedas of the Brahmin, and of all virtues therein described

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English Translation

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

Plain-English Meaning

The sceptre of the king is the firm support of the Vedas of the Brahmin, and of all virtues therein described

அறிவை வளர்த்துக் கொள்பவர்தம் ஞான நூல்களுக்கும், அறத்திற்கும் அடிப்படையாய் இருப்பது ஆளுவோரின் நேர்மையான ஆட்சியே.

Chapter 55

செங்கோன்மை

Test and attest impartially Consult and act the laws justly

The earth looks up to sky and thrives And mankind to king's rod of justice

The Sage's scripture and virtue spring From the sceptre of a stately king

The world clings to the ruler's feet Whose sceptre clasps the people's heart

Full rains and yields enrich the land Which is ruled by a righteous hand

Not the spear but the sceptre straight That brings success to monarch's might

The king protects the entire earth And justice protects his royal worth

Hard of access, the unjust king He shall himself his ruin bring

Save his subjects and chide the wrong Is flawless duty of a king

Killing killers, the king, behold Weeds removes from cropful field