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வினைத்திட்பம்: Power in Action
About this chapter
வினைத்திட்பம், power in action, is about firmness in carrying out a decision. It belongs to the chapters on ministers and places the strength of an undertaking in the mind that drives it.
Kural 661 gives the thesis, that firmness in action is firmness of mind and all other abilities come after. Kural 662 gives two rules: avoid an act that would ruin you, and do not be discouraged by a setback. Kural 663 advises that a plan be revealed only when it is complete, since announcing it early can cause irreparable harm. Kural 664 states plainly that it is easy for anyone to say how a thing should be done but very hard to do it as said. Kural 665 says firm action wins esteem, and Kural 666 that those who plan with firmness obtain what they wished. Kural 667 offers the image of the linch-pin in a large cart's wheel, saying no one should be despised for small size. Kural 668 advises carrying out a firmly resolved action without delay, and Kural 669 doing with firmness any act that leads to lasting good, even if painful at first. Kural 670 closes by saying the world does not value those who do not value firmness of action.
Kural 664 and Kural 667 are the two to learn, one for its honest plain statement and the other for the linch-pin.
For the syllabus, the chapter fits governance, since it deals with carrying out plans.
The 10 kurals of வினைத்திட்பம்
Each kural is shown in Tamil with a transliteration and G. U. Pope's English verse translation. Open a kural for its plain English meaning.
வினைத்திட்பம் என்பது ஒருவன் மனத்திட்பம்
மற்றைய எல்லாம் பிற.
Vinaiththitpam Enpadhu Oruvan Manaththitpam
Matraiya Ellaam Pira
What men call 'power in action' know for 'power of mind'Externe to man all other aids you find
ஊறொரால் உற்றபின் ஒல்காமை இவ்விரண்டின்
ஆறென்பர் ஆய்ந்தவர் கோள்.
Oororaal Utrapin Olkaamai Ivvirantin
Aarenpar Aaindhavar Kol
'Each hindrance shun', 'unyielding onward press, If obstacle be there,'These two define your way, so those that search out truth declare
கடைக்கொட்கச் செய்தக்க தாண்மை இடைக்கொட்கின்
எற்றா விழுமந் தரும்.
Kataikkotkach Cheydhakka Thaanmai Itaikkotkin
Etraa Vizhuman Tharum
Man's fitting work is known but by success achieved; In midst the plan revealed brings ruin ne'er to be retrieved
சொல்லுதல் யார்க்கும் எளிய அரியவாம்
சொல்லிய வண்ணம் செயல்.
Solludhal Yaarkkum Eliya Ariyavaam
Solliya Vannam Seyal
Easy to every man the speech that shows the way; Hard thing to shape one's life by words they say
வீறெய்தி மாண்டார் வினைத்திட்பம் வேந்தன்கண்
ஊறெய்தி உள்ளப் படும்.
Veereydhi Maantaar Vinaiththitpam Vendhankan
Ooreydhi Ullap Patum
The power in act of men renowned and great, With king acceptance finds and fame through all the state
எண்ணிய எண்ணியாங்கு எய்துவர் எண்ணியார்
திண்ணியர் ஆகப் பெறின்.
Enniya Enniyaangu Eydhu Enniyaar
Thinniyar Aakap Perin
Whate'er men think, ev'n as they think, may men obtain, If those who think can steadfastness of will retain
உருவுகண்டு எள்ளாமை வேண்டும் உருள்பெருந்தேர்க்கு
அச்சாணி அன்னார் உடைத்து.
Uruvukantu Ellaamai Ventum Urulperundherkku
Achchaani Annaar Utaiththu
Despise not men of modest bearing; Look not at form, but what men are:For some there live, high functions sharing, Like linch-pin of the mighty car
கலங்காது கண்ட வினைக்கண் துளங்காது
தூக்கங் கடிந்து செயல்.
Kalangaadhu Kanta Vinaikkan Thulangaadhu
Thookkang Katindhu Seyal
What clearly eye discerns as right, with steadfast will, And mind unslumbering, that should man fulfil
துன்பம் உறவரினும் செய்க துணிவாற்றி
இன்பம் பயக்கும் வினை.
Thunpam Uravarinum Seyka Thunivaatri
Inpam Payakkum Vinai
Though toil and trouble face thee, firm resolve hold fast, And do the deeds that pleasure yield at last
எனைத்திட்பம் எய்தியக் கண்ணும் வினைத்திட்பம்
வேண்டாரை வேண்டாது உலகு.
Enaiththitpam Ey Thiyak Kannum
Vinaiththitpam Ventaarai Ventaadhu Ulaku
The world desires not men of every power possessed, Who power in act desire not,- crown of all the rest
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