Kural #765
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Tamil text
ஆகாறு அஞ்சா அசைவிலர் எல்லாம்
வாகை உறுபேர் நெடுஞ்சென் றெனின்
Ākāṟu añcā asaivalar ellām
Vākai uṟupēr neṭuñceṉ ḍreṉiṉ
English translation
If an army marches far without fear of battle, unwavering in all things, it shall wear the garland of victory.
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Explanation
Troops who advance deep into enemy territory without trepidation, maintaining iron discipline and steady nerves throughout the campaign, inevitably achieve triumph.
விளக்கம்
படைமாட்சி அதிகாரத்தில், போருக்கு அஞ்சாமல், மன உறுதியோடு முன்னேறும் படை வெற்றி பெறும். எந்த நிலையிலும் தளராத வீரர்களே வாகை சூடுவர். தைரியமும், விடாமுயற்சியும் இருந்தால் வெற்றி நிச்சயம்.
Word meanings
- ஆகுākubattle/conflict
- ஆறுāṟumethod/way
- அஞ்சாañcānot fearing
- அசைவுacaivumovement/wavering
- இலர்ilarwithout
- எல்லாம்ellāmall things
- வாகைvākaivictory garland
- உறுuṟuobtain/wear
- பேர்pērgreat/name
- நெடுneṭulong/far
- சென்றுceṉdrugoing
- எனின்eṉiṉif
Story behind this kural
The King's army prepared for war. Many were brave, but fear gnawed at their hearts. Some dreamt of glory, others, of home. But in their ranks stood a unit led by Captain Elara. They were known for their unwavering resolve. As they marched towards the enemy, the path grew treacherous. Mud clung to their boots. Hunger gnawed at their bellies. Whispers of doubt spread through the other soldiers. Some faltered, their faces etched with worry. But Elara's unit pressed on, their faces set, their pace steady. They faced ambushes with discipline, and endured hardships with quiet determination. They never complained, never wavered. They focused on their task. Finally, they met the enemy. The battle was fierce, but Elara's unit fought with a focused calm. Their courage inspired the others. When the dust settled, the enemy was routed, and the King's banner flew high. The victors marched back, their heads held high, wearing the garland of victory.