Decision of Character
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vīṟeyti māṇṭār viṉaittiṭpam vēntaṉka / ṉūṟeyti yuḷḷap paṭum.
“The power in act of men renowned and great, / With king acceptance finds and fame through all the state.”
“Behold the man who hath acquired a name for the doing of great deeds: his services will be greatly in request with the prince and will be esteemed by all.”
The firmness in action of accomplished ministers, once it finds established acceptance with the ruler, will be esteemed throughout the realm.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
வீறு எய்தி மாண்டார் வினைத்திட்பம்= எண்ணத்தால் சிறப்பெய்திப் பிற இலக்கணங்களாலும் மாட்சிமைப்பட்ட அமைச்சரது வினைத்திட்பம்; வேந்தன்கண் ஊறு எய்தி உள்ளப்படும்= வேந்தன்கண்ணே உறுதலை எய்தலான், எல்லாரானும் நன்கு மதிக்கப்படும்.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
The resolute action-firmness of noble individuals of high distinction wins steadfast favor with the leader and is honored by the entire world.