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Kural #539

Wealth· பொருள்Vigilance· பொச்சாவாமை

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Tamil text

பொச்சாப்புப் பார்ப்பார்க்கு இல்லை

இச்சித்த தாங்கே செய்யத்தான் முடிந்து

Poccāppup pārppārkku illai

Iccita tāṅkē ceyyattāṉ muṭintu

English translation

For those who watch against negligence, nothing is impossible - they accomplish what they desire immediately.

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Explanation

Those who guard against carelessness (பொச்சாப்புப் பார்ப்பார்) can achieve anything. What they desire (இச்சித்தது), they accomplish right there (ஆங்கே) without delay. Vigilance enables swift success.

விளக்கம்

பொச்சாவாமை அதிகாரம் சொல்கிறது. கவனமாக இருப்பவர்களுக்கு எதுவும் முடியாது என்பது இல்லை. அவர்கள் நினைத்ததை உடனே செய்து முடிப்பார்கள். விழிப்புடன் இருந்தால் வெற்றி நிச்சயம்.

Word meanings

  • பொச்சாப்புpoccāppunegligence
  • பார்ப்பார்க்குpārppārkkufor those who watch
  • இல்லைillainone/impossible
  • இச்சித்தiccittadesired
  • ஆங்கேāṅkēright there
  • செய்யceyyato do
  • தான்tāṉindeed
  • முடிந்துmuṭintuaccomplished

Story behind this kural

In a bustling village, lived two potters, Arul and Selvan. Both desired to craft the finest clay vessels in the land. Arul, though skilled, was often distracted, leaving his work unfinished, the clay hardening before he could shape it. He'd dream of grand pots but would let details slip. Selvan, on the other hand, was meticulous. He prepared his clay carefully, kept his workspace tidy, and focused intently on each step. He'd envision the finished product, and he'd bring that vision to life with precision. When a wealthy merchant sought a set of water jars, Arul promised a swift delivery, but his carelessness led to delay after delay. Selvan, however, presented his jars on time, each one a testament to his focused effort. The merchant, impressed, placed another order with Selvan, and soon, his reputation grew, his craft becoming renowned. Arul, still dreaming of greatness, found himself always a step behind.