Kural #533
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Tamil text
பொச்சாப்பார்க் கில்லை புகழ்மை
அதுஉலகத்து எப்பால்நூ லோர்க்கும் துணிவு
Poccāppārk killai pukaḻmai
Atuulakattu eppālnū lōrkkum tuṇivu
English translation
There is no glory for the negligent - this is the firm conclusion of all scholars in all lands.
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Explanation
Universal wisdom confirms: careless people never achieve lasting fame. This is not just one teacher's opinion but the consensus of scholars across all traditions (எப்பால் நூலோர்க்கும்). Vigilance is universally valued.
விளக்கம்
பொச்சாவாமை அதிகாரத்தில், மறதியாய் இருப்பவருக்கு உலகில் புகழ் கிடையாது. எந்த நூலோர் ஆனாலும், இது உறுதி. விழிப்புடன் இருப்பதே சிறப்பு தரும்.
Word meanings
- பொச்சாப்பார்க்குpoccāppārkkufor the negligent
- இல்லைillaithere is not
- புகழ்மைpukaḻmaiglory/fame
- அதுatuthat
- உலகத்துulakattuin the world
- எப்பால்eppālall sides/traditions
- நூலோர்க்கும்nūlōrkkumfor scholars
- துணிவுtuṇivufirm conclusion
Story behind this kural
In a small village nestled beside a whispering river, lived two potters, Arun and Bala. Arun was known for his swift hands, crafting beautiful vessels with impressive speed. Bala, however, was meticulous. He took his time, inspecting each pot for the smallest flaw before firing it. One day, the King announced a contest: the potter who created the most beautiful and durable water jug would win great riches. Arun, confident in his speed, rushed to complete his jugs, barely glancing at them. Bala, unhurried, worked carefully, ensuring each jug was perfect. Arun’s jugs, though many, cracked and leaked when filled. Bala's, fewer in number, were flawless. When the King tested them, Arun’s work crumbled, while Bala's held water for days. The King, impressed, awarded Bala the prize, declaring his jug a masterpiece.