Hospitality
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agaṉ amarndu seyyāḷ uṟaiyum mugaṉ amarndu / nal virundu ōmbuvāṉ il
“With smiling face he entertains each virtuous guest, 'Fortune' with gladsome mind shall in his dwelling rest.”
“Behold the man who receiveth the worthy guest with his best smile: Lakshmi delighteth to abide in his home.”
The goddess of fortune delights to dwell in the home of one who welcomes guests with an open heart and a beaming smile.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
செய்யாள் அகன் அமர்ந்து உறையும் = திருமகள் மனமகிழ்ந்து வாழாநிற்கும்; முகன் அமர்ந்து நல் விருந்து ஓம்புவான் இல் = முகம் இனியனாய்த் தக்க விருந்தினரைப் பேணுவானது இல்லின்கண். (மனமகிழ்தற்குக் காரணம் தன் செல்வம் நல்வழிப்படுதல்.)
Source: Tamil Wikisource
The goddess of flourishing prosperity delights to dwell in the home of one who welcomes worthy guests with an open heart and a radiant smile.