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Chapter 52 of 133Wealth

தெரிந்து வினையாடல்

Selection and Employment

Read all ten original Tamil couplets from this chapter with clear, modern interpretations for everyday learning.

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Kural 511

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நன்மையும் தீமையும் நாடி நலம்புரிந்த

தன்மையான் ஆளப் படும்.

Modern interpretation

Weigh both the good and the harm in a choice, then choose the person who naturally works toward what is good. For example, select a teammate who considers the risks but still looks for the fairest solution.

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Kural 512

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

வாரி பெருக்கி வளம்படுத்து உற்றவை

ஆராய்வான் செய்க வினை.

Modern interpretation

A capable worker grows resources, creates value, and looks ahead for problems that could waste them. For example, a small-business manager should find new customers, use profits wisely, and fix supply issues before they become crises.

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Kural 513

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அன்பறிவு தேற்றம் அவாவின்மை இந்நான்கும்

நன்குடையான் கட்டே தெளிவு.

Modern interpretation

A trustworthy worker combines care for others, good judgment, clear thinking, and freedom from greed. For example, a team leader should support the group, understand the task, decide calmly, and not use the budget for personal gain.

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Kural 514

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

எனைவகையான் தேறியக் கண்ணும் வினைவகையான்

வேறாகும் மாந்தர் பலர்.

Modern interpretation

People may act differently when the kind of work changes, even after careful testing. For example, a student who excels at planning may struggle when asked to speak in front of a crowd.

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Kural 515

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அறிந்தாற்றிச் செய்கிற்பாற்கு அல்லால் வினைதான்

சிறந்தானென்று ஏவற்பாற் றன்று.

Modern interpretation

Give important work to someone who understands it and can persist through obstacles, not simply to a friend or favorite. For example, choose the experienced organizer for the fundraiser even if your closest friend wants the role.

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Kural 516

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

செய்வானை நாடி வினைநாடிக் காலத்தோடு

எய்த உணர்ந்து செயல்.

Modern interpretation

Before acting, consider who will do the work, what the work requires, and when the time is right. For example, plan a school event around the team’s skills, the task’s difficulty, and the date’s practical limits.

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Kural 517

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

இதனை இதனால் இவன்முடிக்கும் என்றாய்ந்து

அதனை அவன்கண் விடல்.

Modern interpretation

Entrust a task only after deciding that a particular person can complete it with the available tools and support. For example, give the video edit to the teammate with the right software and enough time to finish it.

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Kural 518

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

வினைக் குரிமை நாடிய பின்றை அவனை

அதற்குரிய னாகச் செயல்.

Modern interpretation

Once you know what work someone is suited for, place them in that kind of work. For example, let the person who enjoys careful checking handle the team’s final proofreading.

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Kural 519

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

வினைக்கண் வினையுடையான் கேண்மைவே றாக

நினைப்பானை நீங்கும் திரு.

Modern interpretation

Do not treat a hardworking person’s loyalty as suspicious without good reason; mistrust can drive away success. For example, a manager who listens to rumors about a reliable employee may lose the very person keeping the project on track.

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Kural 520

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நாடோ றும் நாடுக மன்னன் வினைசெய்வான்

கோடாமை கோடா துலகு.

Modern interpretation

A leader should regularly check that the people doing the work remain honest and steady, because their conduct shapes everyone else. For example, a manager who reviews safety practices each day helps the whole workplace take them seriously.

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