The Country
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piṇiyiṉmai celvam viḷaiviṉpa mēma / maṇiyeṉpa nāṭṭiṟkiv vaintu.
“A country's jewels are these five: unfailing health, / Fertility, and joy, a sure defence, and wealth.”
“Wealth, richness of yield, happiness, immunity from diseases, and safety from invasions, these five are the ornaments of a kingdom.”
Freedom from pervasive disease, wealth, productive yield, joy, and security are the five ornaments of a country.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
பிணி இன்மை செல்வம் விளைவு இன்பம் ஏமம் இவ் ஐந்து= நோயின்மையும், செல்வம் விளைதல், இன்பம், காவல் என்று இவை உடைமையும் ஆகிய இவ்வைந்தினையும்; நாட்டிற்கு அணி என்ப= நாட்டிற்கு அழகு என்று சொல்லுவர் நூலோர்.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
Freedom from disease, abundant wealth, rich agricultural yield, enduring happiness, and robust defense are the five crown jewels that adorn a nation.