Kural #737
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Tamil text
பிணிஇன்மை செல்வம் விளைவின்பம்
நாட்டிற்கு இன்னாதவை இல்லை மிக
Piṇiiṉmai celvam viḷaiviṉpam
Nāṭṭiṟku iṉṉātavai illai mika
English translation
Nothing is more essential to a country than freedom from disease, wealth, and the joy of abundant harvests.
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Explanation
The three most critical elements for a nation's wellbeing are: healthy citizens free from illness, economic prosperity, and agricultural abundance that brings joy. No other factors surpass these in importance.
விளக்கம்
பிணியில்லா வாழ்வு, பெருகும் செல்வம், நிறைந்த விளைச்சல் தரும் மகிழ்ச்சி - இவை ஒரு நாட்டிற்கு மிக முக்கியம். இந்த மூன்றும் இருந்தால், நாடு சிறந்து விளங்கும். இதுவே நாட்டின் உண்மையான செல்வம் என்பதை நாடு அதிகாரம் உணர்த்துகிறது.
Word meanings
- பிணிpiṇidisease
- இன்மைiṉmaiabsence
- செல்வம்celvamwealth
- விளைviḷaiyield/produce
- இன்பம்iṉpamjoy
- நாட்டிற்குnāṭṭiṟkufor the country
- இன்னாதவைiṉṉātavaiessential things/pleasant things
- இல்லைillaithere is not
- மிகmikamore/exceeding
Story behind this kural
In the valley of Eldoria, life was once harsh. Sickness plagued the villagers, and their harvests were meager. Many suffered, and joy was a rare visitor. Then, a wise elder named Elara arrived. She taught them to clean their water sources, leading to fewer illnesses. She showed them new farming techniques, and the fields began to yield more. With the abundance of food, trade flourished. The village became prosperous, and laughter echoed through the valley. However, a neighboring kingdom, struck by famine and disease, envied Eldoria's success. Their king sent spies, plotting to seize the fertile land. But the villagers of Eldoria, united by their well-being and prosperity, stood strong. They defended their home, their health, and their newfound happiness, knowing what truly mattered.