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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 671
When a decision is reached, deliberation ends.
To delay that decision's execution is detrimental.
Verse 672
Slumber when sleepy work awaits,
But never rest when actions demand sleepless vigilence.
Verse 673
Direct action is good whenever feasible,
but when it is not, seek other means of success.
Verse 674
Reflect on this: Both efforts and enemies, if left unfinished,
Can destroy like an unextinguished fire.
Verse 675
Before acting resolve all doubts through consideration of these five:
Cost, means, time, place and the action itself.
Verse 676
Discern a deed's outcome, obstacles and opulent earnings
Successful effort affirms - then act.
Verse 677
The way to accomplish any task is to ascertain
The inmost thoughts of an expert in that task.
Verse 678
Just as one elephant may be used to tether another,
So one task may be the means of accomplishing another.
Verse 679
Rather than bestow kind favors on friends,
Hasten to befriend your unkind enemies.
Verse 680
Fearing their people's inner apprehensions,
Men of minor realms bow before mightier rulers, accepting terms.
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