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நாடு

The Land

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

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Kural 731

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

தள்ளா விளையுளும் தக்காரும் தாழ்விலாச்

செல்வரும் சேர்வது நாடு.

Modern interpretation

A good country brings together reliable food production, capable and honorable people, and wealth that is managed without decline. A healthy town has productive farms, trustworthy public servants, and businesses that create lasting value.

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Kural 732

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பெரும்பொருளால் பெட்டக்க தாகி அருங்கேட்டால்

ஆற்ற விளைவது நாடு.

Modern interpretation

A strong country has abundant resources, attracts people, avoids serious ruin, and produces generously. A city with good jobs, fertile land, dependable services, and safe neighborhoods becomes a place where families want to live.

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Kural 733

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பொறையொருங்கு மேல்வருங்கால் தாங்கி இறைவற்கு

இறையொருங்கு நேர்வது நாடு.

Modern interpretation

A good country can carry new burdens, such as welcoming displaced people, while still meeting its responsibilities to the government and community. When a disaster brings new families to a town, strong local resources let it provide shelter and keep essential services running.

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Kural 734

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உறுபசியும் ஓவாப் பிணியும் செறுபகையும்

சேரா தியல்வது நாடு.

Modern interpretation

A good country protects people from severe hunger, lasting disease, and destructive enemies. A community with affordable food, reliable healthcare, and public safety gives its people room to live and grow.

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Kural 735

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பல்குழுவும் பாழ்செய்யும் உட்பகையும் வேந்தலைக்கும்

கொல்குறும்பும் இல்லது நாடு.

Modern interpretation

A good country is not torn apart by destructive factions, hidden internal sabotage, or violent gangs that threaten public life. A neighborhood becomes unsafe when rival groups undermine every shared project and intimidation replaces cooperation.

Read Kural 735 in full

Kural 736

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கேடறியாக் கெட்ட இடத்தும் வளங்குன்றா

நாடென்ப நாட்டின் தலை.

Modern interpretation

The best country resists harm and can recover without losing its ability to prosper. After a severe storm, a resilient town restores homes, jobs, and services instead of remaining broken.

Read Kural 736 in full

Kural 737

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

இருபுனலும் வாய்ந்த மலையும் வருபுனலும்

வல்லரணும் நாட்டிற்கு உறுப்பு.

Modern interpretation

A country's foundations include dependable water, useful high ground and natural resources, rainfall, and strong defenses. A town preparing for emergencies needs reservoirs, protected terrain, and secure shelters, not just buildings.

Read Kural 737 in full

Kural 738

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பிணியின்மை செல்வம் விளைவின்பம் ஏமம்

அணியென்ப நாட்டிவ் வைந்து.

Modern interpretation

A country is adorned by five things: freedom from disease, material security, good production, people's happiness, and protection. A good neighborhood has healthcare, work, food, a joyful community life, and safety.

Read Kural 738 in full

Kural 739

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நாடென்ப நாடா வளத்தன நாடல்ல

நாட வளந்தரு நாடு.

Modern interpretation

The best country has resources that sustain it naturally, rather than depending on endless hardship to produce every benefit. People value a place with reliable water, fertile land, and steady energy more than one where basic needs require constant struggle.

Read Kural 739 in full

Kural 740

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

ஆங்கமை வெய்தியக் கண்ணும் பயமின்றே

வேந்தமை வில்லாத நாடு.

Modern interpretation

Even great resources are useless when a country lacks a government that serves its people well. A wealthy city can still fail if corrupt leadership leaves residents without fair services or trust.

Read Kural 740 in full