Kural #633
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Tamil text
பிரித்தலும் பேணிக் கொளலும் பிரிந்தார்ப்
பொருத்தலும் வல்லது அமைச்சு
Pirittalum pēṇik koḷalum pirintārp
Poruttalum vallatu amaiccu
English translation
A skilled minister is capable of dividing enemies, cherishing allies, and reconciling those who have parted.
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Explanation
This kural describes diplomatic skills: பிரித்தல் (dividing enemies through strategy), பேணிக்கொளல் (nurturing relationships with allies), and பொருத்தல் (reconciling estranged parties). These are timeless diplomatic arts.
விளக்கம்
பகைவரைப் பிரிக்கவும், நண்பரைப் பேணவும், பிணங்கியவரைச் சேர்க்கவும் வல்லவரே சிறந்த அமைச்சர். இது அமைச்சு அதிகாரத்தின்படி, நல்லாட்சிக்கு முக்கியம். ஒற்றுமையே வலிமை என்பது நீதி.
Word meanings
- பிரித்தல்pirittaldividing/separating
- பேணிpēṇicherishing/nurturing
- கொளல்koḷaltaking/accepting
- பிரிந்தார்pirintārthose who parted
- பொருத்தல்poruttalreconciling/uniting
- வல்லதுvallatucapable of
- அமைச்சுamaiccuminister
Story behind this kural
The old King of Eldoria faced a growing threat. Two neighboring kingdoms, once allies, now squabbled over fertile lands. To the north, the King of Northwood gathered his armies, while the Southwind King, fueled by pride, refused to yield. The King of Eldoria summoned his wisest advisor, a woman named Elara. She first sent messengers to both kings, subtly highlighting their disagreements, making them question their own positions. Then, she offered aid to the Southwind King, bolstering his defenses while secretly advising Northwood to seek peace. Finally, Elara arranged a meeting, a neutral ground for both kings. She spoke of the shared heritage, the prosperity that unity brought, and the suffering that war would unleash. Slowly, the kings began to see reason. The borders were redrawn, alliances renewed, and peace settled once more over the land. The Eldorian kingdom flourished, a testament to Elara's wisdom.