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The Holy Kural
Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar,
translated under the guidance of Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
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Verse 521
When a man's wealth has disappeared, his kinsmen alone
Will maintain their customary kindness.
Verse 522
If a man's kindred cleave to him with unfailing love,
His fortunes will never fail to flourish.
Verse 523
Pursuing a happy life without mixing with kinsmen
Is like pouring water into a barrel which has no staves.
Verse 524
The real profit gained by giving riches
Is as one may then live surrounded by kindred.
Verse 525
Multitudes of kinsmen will gather around the man
Who gives generously and speaks sweetly.
Verse 526
In this wide world none enjoys a more faithful family
Than he who hands out large gifts and holds back anger.
Verse 527
The crow does not conceal its food but calls its kind to share it;
Prosperity will abide with men of such a nature.
Verse 528
The multitudes thrive when they perceive their monarch
Perceiving each one's merits, not seeing mere sameness in all.
Verse 529
Close kinsmen who have become estranged
Will come back when the cause of disagreement goes away.
Verse 530
When one who left him returns with good reason,
The king may, after careful reflection, receive him back.
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