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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 611
Never say in weakness, "This task is too difficult,"
For perseverance will give the ability to accomplish it.
Verse 612
Beware of leaving any work undone, for the world
Will abandon those who abandon their work unfinished.
Verse 613
The pride of profuse giving dwells only
With the dignity of diligent effort.
Verse 614
Like the swordsmanship of an effimate man,
The philanthropy of those who avoid hard work will end in failure.
Verse 615
He who prefers work to pleasure supports his family
Like a pillar, sweeping away their every sad sorrow.
Verse 616
Perseverance creates prosperity,
And the lack of it produces poverty.
Verse 617
They say the black ogress called Misfortune lurks in laziness,
While goddess Fortune lingers in the laboring toils of active men.
Verse 618
To be devoid of good fortune is no one's disgrace.
But shame belongs to those destitute of knowledge and tenacity.
Verse 619
Though destiny decrees one's deeds will fail,
The wages for determined work are always paid.
Verse 620
Those who strive with tireless exertion and remain undaunted
Will see the backside of retreating Fate.
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