Kural #634
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Tamil text
தெரிதலும் தேர்ந்து செயலும் ஒருதலையாச்
சொல்லலும் வல்லது அமைச்சு
Teritalum tērntu ceyalum orutalaiyāc
Colallum vallatu amaiccu
English translation
A skilled minister is capable of clear analysis, deliberate action, and speaking with unwavering conviction.
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Explanation
Three essential skills are highlighted: தெரிதல் (analytical ability), தேர்ந்து செயல் (thoughtful execution), and ஒருதலையாச் சொல்லல் (decisive communication). A minister must think clearly, act wisely, and speak firmly.
விளக்கம்
அமைச்சரின் திறமை இது: எதையும் நன்கு ஆராய்ந்து, யோசித்துச் செயல்பட்டு, உறுதியாகப் பேசும் திறன். இந்த மூன்று திறன்களும் அரசருக்கு ஆலோசனை சொல்லும் அமைச்சருக்கு மிக முக்கியம். இது அமைச்சு அதிகாரத்தில் சொல்லப்பட்டுள்ளது.
Word meanings
- தெரிதல்teritalunderstanding/analyzing
- தேர்ந்துtērntuhaving examined
- செயல்ceyalaction/doing
- ஒருதலைorutalaicertainty/definiteness
- ஆāas/being
- சொல்லல்collalspeaking
- வல்லதுvallatucapable of
- அமைச்சுamaiccuminister
Story behind this kural
The King's advisors were in disarray. A neighboring kingdom threatened war, and the royal treasury dwindled. Many advisors offered hasty solutions, each more chaotic than the last. But Elara, a wise woman newly appointed as minister, remained calm. First, she examined the problem. She questioned the messengers, studied the maps, and listened intently to the merchants' concerns. Then, she proposed a plan. Elara suggested a trade agreement, cleverly designed to benefit both kingdoms, thus removing the need for war. When the King voiced doubts, she spoke with unwavering confidence, explaining the strategy's benefits. She detailed the long-term advantages, illustrating how it would strengthen their position. The King, persuaded by her clear analysis, thoughtful execution, and decisive communication, agreed. The trade agreement was forged. The threat of war vanished, and the kingdom prospered, all thanks to Elara’s wisdom.