Chapter 86 – Hostility / Ikal
Couplet 851
Hostility disunion’s plague will bring,
That evil quality, to every living thing.
Explanation
The disease which fosters the evil of disunion among all creatures is termed hatred by the wise.
Transliteration
Ikalenpa Ellaa Uyirkkum Pakalennum
Panpinmai Paarikkum Noi.
Couplet 852
Though men disunion plan, and do thee much despite
‘Tis best no enmity to plan, nor evil deeds requite.
Explanation
Though disagreeable things may be done from (a feeling of) disunion, it is far better that nothing painful be done from (that of) hatred.
Transliteration
Pakalkarudhip Patraa Seyinum Ikalkarudhi
Innaasey Yaamai Thalai.
Couplet 853
If enmity, that grievous plague, you shun,
Endless undying praises shall be won.
Explanation
To rid one-self of the distressing dtsease of hatred will bestow (on one) a never-decreasing imperishable fame.
Transliteration
Ikalennum Evvanoi Neekkin Thavalillaath
Thaavil Vilakkam Tharum.
Couplet 854
Joy of joys abundant grows,
When malice dies that woe of woes.
Explanation
If hatred which is the greatest misery is destroyed, it will yield the greatest delight.
Transliteration
Inpaththul Inpam Payakkum Ikalennum
Thunpaththul Thunpang Ketin.
Couplet 855
If men from enmity can keep their spirits free,
Who over them shall gain the victory.
Explanation
Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?.
Transliteration
Ikaledhir Saaindhozhuka Vallaarai Yaare
Mikalookkum Thanmai Yavar.
Couplet 856
The life of those who cherished enmity hold dear,
To grievous fault and utter death is near.
Explanation
Failure and ruin are not far from him who says it is sweet to excel in hatred.
Transliteration
Ikalin Mikalinidhu Enpavan Vaazhkkai
Thavalum Ketalum Naniththu.
Couplet 857
The very truth that greatness gives their eyes can never see,
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity.
Explanation
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity.
Transliteration
Mikalmeval Meypporul Kaanaar Ikalmeval
Innaa Arivi Navar.
Couplet 858
‘Tis gain to turn the soul from enmity;
Ruin reigns where this hath mastery.
Explanation
Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin.
Transliteration
Ikalirku Edhirsaaidhal Aakkam Adhanai
Mikalookkin Ookkumaam Ketu.
Couplet 859
Men think not hostile thought in fortune’s favouring hour,
They cherish enmity when in misfortune’s power.
Explanation
At the approach of wealth one will not think of hatred (but) to secure one’s ruin, one will look to its increase.
Transliteration
Ikalkaanaan Aakkam Varungaal Adhanai
Mikalkaanum Ketu Thararku.
Couplet 860
From enmity do all afflictive evils flow;
But friendliness doth wealth of kindly good bestow.
Explanation
All calamities are caused by hatred; but by the delight (of friendship) is caused the great wealth of good virtues.
Transliteration
Ikalaanaam Innaadha Ellaam Nakalaanaam
Nannayam Ennum Serukku.
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