Kural #683
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Tamil text
நூலாருள் நூல்வல்லன் ஆகுதல்
வேலாருள் வென்றி வினையுரைப்பான் பண்பு
Nūlāruḷ nūlvallaṉ ākutal
Vēlāruḷ veṉṟi viṉaiyuraippāṉ paṇpu
English translation
The quality of an envoy who achieves victory amidst armed foes is being learned among the learned.
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Explanation
An envoy who succeeds even among hostile forces (வேலாருள் - among spear-bearers) must be exceptionally learned (நூலாருள் நூல்வல்லன்). Superior knowledge enables diplomatic triumph.
விளக்கம்
தூது செல்பவர் அறிவில் சிறந்தவராக வேண்டும். எதிரிகள் சூழ்ந்திருந்தாலும், தன் அறிவால் வெற்றி பெறுவதே தூதின் சிறப்பு. இது தூது அதிகாரத்தின் முக்கிய கருத்தாகும். அறிவே ஆற்றல்.
Word meanings
- நூலார்nūlārthe learned
- உள்uḷamong
- நூல்nūllearning/texts
- வல்லன்vallaṉexpert
- ஆகுதல்ākutalbecoming
- வேலார்vēlārspear-bearers/armed ones
- வென்றிveṉṟivictory
- வினைviṉaitask
- உரைப்பான்uraippāṉone who speaks
- பண்புpaṇpuquality
Story behind this kural
The village of Eldoria was caught between warring kingdoms. Each demanded tribute, and fear gripped the hearts of the villagers. Seeking a solution, they chose Elara, a wise woman known for her knowledge, as their envoy. She journeyed to the fortress of King Theron, a stern ruler, his court filled with armed soldiers. Theron demanded the villagers’ finest harvest. Elara, undeterred, spoke with gentle authority, citing ancient laws of fairness and emphasizing the shared need for prosperity. She presented well-researched arguments, weaving tales of cooperation and reminding Theron of his own ancestors' values. The King, initially unmoved, listened intently. He posed difficult questions, testing her understanding. Elara, calm and collected, answered each with insightful clarity. Slowly, the King’s hardened expression softened. He saw not a threat, but a voice of reason. He decided to accept a smaller tribute, ensuring the survival of Eldoria. Elara returned to her village, not with soldiers, but with a promise of peace.