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Kural No. 245 · Virtue (Aram) · Ch 25

Compassion

அருளுடைமை
Original Kural · ஓலைச்சுவடி
அல்லல் அருளாள்வார்க்கு இல்லை வளிவழங்கும்
மல்லன்மா ஞாலங் கரி.

Allal Arulaalvaarkku Illai Valivazhangum / Mallanmaa Gnaalang Kari

Classical English couplet — “The teeming earth's vast realm, round which the wild winds blow,Is witness, men of 'grace' no woeful want shall know”

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Simple English Meaning
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What it says in plain words

“Living with kindness helps people carry on without feeling weighed down by suffering. The great world, kept active by moving air, stands as witness.”

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எளிய தமிழ் விளக்கம் · Simple Tamil Interpretation

The classical Tamil reading

அருளுடையவராக வாழ்கின்றவர்களுக்குத் துன்பம் இல்லை, காற்று இயங்குகின்ற வளம் பெரிய உலகத்தில் வாழ்வோரே இதற்குச் சான்று ஆவர்.

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ஆழமான தமிழ் விளக்கம் · Deeper Tamil Commentary

An expanded Tamil interpretation

உள்ளத்தில் ஊறிடும் அருளின் இயக்கத்தினால் துன்பத்தை உணராமல் கடமையாற்றலாம் என்பதற்கு, காற்றின் இயக்கத்தினால் வலிமையுடன் திகழும் இந்தப் பெரிய உலகமே சான்று

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Deeper English Meaning
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The ethical and philosophical heart

The deeper reading shows kindness as a strength within us. It helps us keep caring through hardship while doing our daily tasks. Our attention turns toward helping, rather than staying with our pain. The verse points to moving air and the strong, living world as its witness.

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Practical Example (English)
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In personal life, work and society

Personal
On a difficult day, you still help a neighbor carry groceries.
Workplace
Despite a stressful morning, you patiently help a coworker finish a task.
Family
When tired, you gently help your child get ready for bed.
Society
During a difficult week, volunteers keep bringing meals to people who need them.
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Modern Application (English)
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How to apply this today

Decision-making
When trouble comes, choose a helpful action you can manage.
Integrity
Keep treating people kindly, even when your own day is hard.
Communication
Speak gently when stress makes you want to snap.
Leadership
Let care for people guide your work during difficult times.
Governance
Keep people's needs central when public services face difficult conditions.
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Leadership Lesson (English)
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For leaders and teams

Let kindness help you carry on with care when leading feels hard. Keep helping those who depend on you, even during stressful days.

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Reflection Question (English)
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Something to sit with

“How might caring for someone help you face a difficulty today?”

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