Compassion
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nallāṟṟā ṉāṭi yaruḷāḷka pallāṟṟāṉ / ṟēriṉu maḵtē tuṇai
“The law of 'grace' fulfil, by methods good due trial made, / Though many systems you explore, this is your only aid.”
“Reason by the right method and take up Mercy: and if thou inquire of all religions also, thou shalt see that Mercy is the only salvation.”
Discern the good path and cultivate universal compassion; examine life through every philosophy, and compassion alone remains your ultimate support.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
நல் ஆற்றான் நாடி அருள் ஆள்க= அளவைகளானும், பொருந்துமாற்றானும் நன்றான நெறியிலே நின்று, 'நமக்குத் துணையாம் அறம் யாது' என்று ஆராய்ந்து அருளுடையராக; பல் ஆற்றான் தேரினும் துணை அஃதே= ஒன்றையொன்று ஒவ்வாத சமயநெறிகள் எல்லாவற்றானும் ஆராய்ந்தாலும் துணையாவது அவ்வருளே, பிறிது இல்லை.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
Discern the good path and cultivate universal compassion; examine life through every philosophy, and compassion alone remains your ultimate support.