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The Holy Kural
Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar,
translated under the guidance of Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Advancing the Family |
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Verse 1021
There is no greater dignity than that of the man who declares,
"I will never cease in laboring to advance my family."
Verse 1022
Perseverance and sound understanding -
These two are what exalt a man's family.
Verse 1023
When a man declares he will advance his family,
God Himself will wrap His robes and lead the way.
Verse 1024
When a man's effort to raise high his family is unremitting,
His work will prosper of itself even if he makes no plans.
Verse 1025
The world will surround and wish to befriend the man
Who, without wrongdoing, prospers in life to uplift loved ones.
Verse 1026
It is said that true manliness consists
In becoming the head and provider for one's family.
Verse 1027
On a battlefield the burden falls upon the brave; In the
family, a comparable weight is carried by the most competent.
Verse 1028
Those seeking to improve their family await no reason,
For delays and undue regard for dignity will destroy it.
Verse 1029
Behold the man who shields his family from all suffering.
Has not his body become a willing vessel for affliction.
Verse 1030
Without good men to hold it up,
The family house will fall when misfortune descends.
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