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Chapter 39: இறைமாட்சி

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 39

Kural 388

இறைமாட்சி

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திருக்குறள்

முறைசெய்து காப்பாற்றும் மன்னவன் மக்கட்கு இறையென்று வைக்கப் படும்.

Muraiseydhu Kaappaatrum Mannavan Makkatku Iraiyendru Vaikkap Patum

“He is the Lord of men who does Sound justice and saves his race”

Who guards the realm and justice strict maintains,That king as god o'er subject people reigns

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Kural #388

King Aryan's Promise

The story illustrates that true leadership comes from performing one's duties and protecting the subjects, which earns divine respect. That king, will be esteemed a God among men, who performs his own duties, and protects (his subjects).

8–14 yr 1 min