Just Rule
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kuṭitaḻīik kōlōccu mānila maṉṉa / ṉaṭitaḻīi niṟku mulaku.
“Whose heart embraces subjects all, lord over mighty land / Who rules, the world his feet embracing stands.”
“Behold the noble prince who ruleth the people of his dominions with loving care: sovereignty will never depart from him.”
The world holds fast to the feet of the great king who embraces his subjects and wields the just sceptre.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
குடி தழீஇக் கோல் ஓச்சும் மாநில மன்னன் அடி= தன் குடிகளையும் அணைத்துச் செங்கோலையும் செலுத்தும் பெருநில வேந்தன் அடியை; தழீஇ நிற்கும் உலகு= பொருந்தி விடார் உலகத்தார்.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
The people of the realm will steadfastly honor and remain devoted to a sovereign who embraces the citizens with affection and governs with strict justice.