Thirukkural 582 in English
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Tamil original
எல்லார்க்கும் எல்லாம் நிகழ்பவை எஞ்ஞான்றும்
வல்லறிதல் வேந்தன் தொழில்.
Transliteration
Ellaarkkum Ellaam Nikazhpavai Egngnaandrum
Vallaridhal Vendhan Thozhil
Modern English
“A ruler must stay informed about what is happening among all groups, not just hear flattering reports.”
Modern Interpretation
A ruler must stay informed about what is happening among all groups, not just hear flattering reports. A mayor who checks conditions in every neighborhood can respond before a small problem becomes a crisis.
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Modern Plain English
A ruler must stay informed about what is happening among all groups, not just hear flattering reports.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
All that happens, always, to all The king should know in full detail
G.U. Pope Translation
Each day, of every subject every deed,'Tis duty of the king to learn with speed
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
'Tis duty of the king to learn with speed
Tamil commentary
பகைவர், நண்பர், பொதுவானவர் என எல்லாரிடத்திலும் நிகழ்வான எல்லாவற்றையும், எப்போதும் ஒற்றால் விரைந்து அறிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியது அரசின் வேலை.
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A king should treat these two as eyes The code of laws and careful spies
Kural 582All that happens, always, to all The king should know in full detail
Kural 583Conquests are not for the monarch Who cares not for the Spy's remark
Kural 584His officers, kinsmen and foes Who watch keenly are worthy spies
Kural 585Fearless gaze, suspectless guise Guarding secrets mark the spies
Kural 586Guised as monks they gather secrets They betray them not under threats
Kural 587A spy draws out other's secrets Beyond a doubt he clears his facts
Kural 588The reports given by one spy By another spy verify
Kural 589Engage the spies alone, apart When three agree confirm report
Kural 590Give not the spy open reward It would divulge the secret heard!