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Chapter 69: தூது

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 69

Kural 682

தூது

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திருக்குறள்

அன்பறிவு ஆராய்ந்த சொல்வன்மை தூதுரைப்பார்க்கு இன்றி யமையாத மூன்று.

Anparivu Aaraaindha Solvanmai Thoodhuraippaarkku Indri Yamaiyaadha Moondru

“Envoys must bear love for their prince Knowledge and learned eloquence”

Love, knowledge, power of chosen words, three things,Should he possess who speaks the words of kings

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Kural #682

The Heart of the Messenger

The story illustrates the three essential qualities mentioned in the Kural: devotion to the sovereign, expertise in affairs, and skillful speech. Love (to his sovereign), knowledge (of his affairs), and a discriminating power of speech (before other sovereigns) are the three sine qua non qualifications of an ambassador

8–14 yr 2 min