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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 861
Rein in antagonism against the strong,
But unleash animosity against weak adversaries.
Verse 862
How can the man who is unloving and who has neither powerful allies
Nor the strength to stand alone overcome his mighty enemies?
Verse 863
He who is fearful, ignorant, unfriendly and uncharitable
Is an easy prey to his enemies.
Verse 864
Letting go of his secrets but not his anger,
A man becomes easy prey to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Verse 865
Even one who is lacking character, conscience
Piety and propriety can be delightful - to his enemies!
Verse 866
Hatred is a desireable thing when it comes from
Scoundrels siezed by blinding rage and addictive lust.
Verse 867
Some men undertake a task then undermine it unawares.
Acquire their hatred - indeed, pay money for it.
Verse 868
If a man has no virtues and many vices, he will have no allies,
And this will be an advantage to his enemies.
Verse 869
If the foe is ignorant and afraid to fight,
The victor's joy cannot be far away.
Verse 870
Fame will escape the grasp of those who fail to grasp
The wealth of fools who failed to learn.
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