Courtesy and Consideration
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nayaṉoṭu naṉṟi purinta payaṉuṭaiyār / paṇpupā rāṭṭu mulaku.
“Of men of fruitful life, who kindly benefits dispense, / The world unites to praise the 'noble excellence.'”
“Behold the men who love justice and righteousness, and who are of a helpful disposition: the world setteth a high value on their manners.”
The world celebrates the noble character of those who cherish justice, do good, and live usefully.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
நயனொடு நன்றி புரிந்த பயன் உடையார் பண்பு= நீதியையும் அறத்தையும் விரும்புதலான், பிறர்க்கும் தமக்கும் பயன்படுதல் உடையாரது பண்பினை; உலகு பாராட்டும்= உலகத்தார் கொண்டாடாநிற்பர்.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
The world continually honors and celebrates the character of those who love justice and virtue, living in a way that benefits both themselves and others.