Thirukkural 893 in English
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Tamil original
கெடல்வேண்டின் கேளாது செய்க அடல்வேண்டின்
ஆற்று பவர்கண் இழுக்கு.
Transliteration
Ketalventin Kelaadhu Seyka Atalventin
Aatru Pavarkan Izhukku
English Translation
“Heed not and do, if ruin you want Offence against the mighty great”
Plain-English meaning
If a person desires ruin, let him not listen to the righteous dictates of law, but commit crimes against those who are able to slay (other sovereigns)
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English Translation
Heed not and do, if ruin you want Offence against the mighty great
G.U. Pope Translation
Who ruin covet let them shut their ears, and do despiteTo those who, where they list to ruin have the might
Plain-English Meaning
If a person desires ruin, let him not listen to the righteous dictates of law, but commit crimes against those who are able to slay (other sovereigns)
Tamil commentary
ஒருவன் தான் அழிய எண்ணினால் பிறரை அழிப்பதைச் செய்து முடிக்கும் ஆற்றல் படைத்தவர்களிடம், நீதிநூல்கள் சொல்லும் வழிகளையும் எண்ணிப் பாராமல் பிழை செய்க.
Chapter 90
More from Not Offending the Great
பெரியாரைப் பிழையாமை
Not to spite the mighty ones Safest safeguard to living brings
Kural 892To walk unmindful of the great Shall great troubles ceaseless create
Kural 893Heed not and do, if ruin you want Offence against the mighty great
Kural 894The weak who insult men of might Death with their own hands invite
Kural 895Where can they go and thrive where Pursued by powerful monarch's ire?
Kural 896One can escape in fire caught The great who offends escapes not
Kural 897If holy mighty sages frown Stately gifts and stores who can own?
Kural 898When hill-like sages are held small The firm on earth lose home and all
Kural 899Before the holy sage's rage Ev'n Indra's empire meets damage
Kural 900Even mighty aided men shall quail If the enraged holy seers will