The Way of Acquiring Wealth
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uṟuporuḷu mulku poruḷuntaṉ ṉoṉṉārt / teṟuporuḷum vēntaṉ poruḷ.
“Wealth that falls to him as heir, wealth from the kingdom's dues, / The spoils of slaughtered foes; these are the royal revenues.”
“Escheats and derelicts, customs duties, and prize acquired in war, all these contribute to build up the wealth of the prince.”
Three historical royal revenues are classified separately: ownerless property accruing to the ruler, customs revenue, and tribute obtained from opponents.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
உறு பொருளும்= உடையார் இன்மையின் தானே வந்துற்ற பொருளும்; உல்கு பொருளும்= சுங்கமாகிய பொருளும்; தன் ஒன்னார்த் தெறு பொருளும்= தன் பகைவரைத் திறையாகக் கொள்ளும் பொருளும்; வேந்தன் பொருள்= அரசனுக்குரிய பொருள்கள்.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
Unclaimed property accruing to the state, legitimate customs duties on trade, and tribute won through defensive strength constitute the sovereign's rightful treasury.