ஒற்றாடல்
Detectives
Read all ten original Tamil couplets from this chapter with clear, modern interpretations for everyday learning.
Kurals
581–590
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Kural 581
1 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஒற்றும் உரைசான்ற நூலும் இவையிரண்டும்
தெற்றென்க மன்னவன் கண்.
Modern interpretation
A ruler needs trustworthy information and sound law as two eyes. A student council making a budget should hear accurate reports and follow its written rules.
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Kural 582
2 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
எல்லார்க்கும் எல்லாம் நிகழ்பவை எஞ்ஞான்றும்
வல்லறிதல் வேந்தன் தொழில்.
Modern interpretation
A ruler must stay informed about what is happening among all groups, not just hear flattering reports. A mayor who checks conditions in every neighborhood can respond before a small problem becomes a crisis.
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Kural 583
3 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஒற்றினான் ஒற்றிப் பொருள்தெரியா மன்னவன்
கொற்றங் கொளக்கிடந்தது இல்.
Modern interpretation
Gathering reports is not enough; a ruler must understand what they mean and act on the lessons. A team leader who collects feedback but never notices the recurring problem will not improve the project.
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Kural 584
4 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
வினைசெய்வார் தம்சுற்றம் வேண்டாதார் என்றாங்கு
அனைவரையும் ஆராய்வது ஒற்று.
Modern interpretation
A trustworthy investigator examines allies, relatives, employees, and opponents without favoritism. When a school reviews a complaint, it should hear from friends and critics alike instead of trusting only its own circle.
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Kural 585
5 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
கடாஅ உருவொடு கண்ணஞ்சாது யாண்டும்
உகாஅமை வல்லதே ஒற்று.
Modern interpretation
A skilled spy can move without arousing suspicion, remain calm under scrutiny, and keep the mission private. In ordinary life, a journalist investigating corruption must protect sources and not reveal the work before it is verified.
Read Kural 585 in full
Kural 586
6 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
துறந்தார் படிவத்த ராகி இறந்தாராய்ந்து
என்செயினும் சோர்விலது ஒற்று.
Modern interpretation
The best spy can enter difficult places in disguise, learn what is needed, and keep their identity secret despite pressure. An undercover investigator may face intense questioning yet protect the investigation until the facts are safe.
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Kural 587
7 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
மறைந்தவை கேட்கவற் றாகி அறிந்தவை
ஐயப்பாடு இல்லதே ஒற்று.
Modern interpretation
Good investigation uncovers what is hidden and separates solid facts from doubt. Before sharing a serious accusation online, check the original evidence and confirm what actually happened.
Read Kural 587 in full
Kural 588
8 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஒற்றொற்றித் தந்த பொருளையும் மற்றுமோர்
ஒற்றினால் ஒற்றிக் கொளல்.
Modern interpretation
Important information should be checked independently before a ruler acts on it. Before reposting a shocking claim, compare it with a reliable second source.
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Kural 589
9 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஒற்றெற் றுணராமை ஆள்க உடன்மூவர்
சொற்றொக்க தேறப் படும்.
Modern interpretation
Reports are more trustworthy when independent investigators reach the same conclusion; they should not simply copy one another. A school investigating missing funds might ask three people separately and compare their accounts.
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Kural 590
10 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
சிறப்பறிய ஒற்றின்கண் செய்யற்க செய்யின்
புறப்படுத்தான் ஆகும் மறை.
Modern interpretation
A ruler must reward a spy discreetly, because public praise can expose both the spy and the secret. A student who quietly reports a safety risk should be thanked privately, not identified in front of everyone.
Read Kural 590 in full