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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 661
What is called resoluteness of action is, in truth,
Resoluteness of mind. All other qualities are not that.
Verse 662
To avoid all action that is bound to fail and not to be discouraged by
Failures are said to be the two guiding principles of reflective men.
Verse 663
To reveal an action only after completion is resoluteness.
To disclose that action earlier causes countless difficulties.
Verse 664
It is easy for anyone to speak of a plan,
But it is difficult indeed to execute what has been spoken.
Verse 665
The strong-willed actions of eminent men
Earn the crown's respect and the crowd's renown.
Verse 666
Those who think will have their thoughts fulfilled,
Just as they thought, provided they possess the strength of will.
Verse 667
Do not disparage men who appear small, for there are those,
Seemingly insignificant, who are like the linchpin of a mighty chariot.
Verse 668
Visualize actions with unclouded clarity,
Then forcefully undertake them without delay or indecision.
Verse 669
Despite dire hardships, hold to strength of mind
And do those deeds which yield joy of heart.
Verse 670
Whatever other strengths they may possess, the world neither needs
Nor likes those who have no need for action's strength.
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