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Kural No. 107 · Virtue (Aram) · Ch 11

Gratitude

செய்ந்நன்றியறிதல்
Original Kural · ஓலைச்சுவடி
எழுமை எழுபிறப்பும் உள்ளுவர் தங்கண்
விழுமந் துடைத்தவர் நட்பு.

Ezhumai Ezhupirappum Ulluvar Thangan / Vizhuman Thutaiththavar Natpu

Classical English couplet — “Through all seven worlds, in seven-fold birth, Remains in mem'ry of the wiseFriendship of those who wiped on earth, The tears of sorrow from their eyes”

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Simple English Meaning
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What it says in plain words

“Remember the kindness of those who helped you through hard times. Keep valuing their friendship, no matter how much time passes.”

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எளிய தமிழ் விளக்கம் · Simple Tamil Interpretation

The classical Tamil reading

தம்முடைய துன்பத்தைப் போக்கி உதவியவரின் நட்பைப் பல்வேறு வகையான பிறவியிலும் மறவாமல் போற்றுவர் பெரியோர்.

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ஆழமான தமிழ் விளக்கம் · Deeper Tamil Commentary

An expanded Tamil interpretation

ஏழேழு தலைமுறைக்கு என்றும் ஏழேழு பிறவிக்கு என்றும் மிகைப்படுத்திச் சொல்வதுபோல, ஒருவருடைய துன்பத்தைப் போக்கியவரின் தூய்மையான நட்பை நினைத்துப் போற்றுவதற்குக் கால எல்லையே கிடையாது

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Deeper English Meaning
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The ethical and philosophical heart

When life gets easier, we may forget who helped us. The couplet speaks of many lifetimes to show gratitude has no time limit. Someone who eased our pain deserves more than a quick thank-you. Their care is worth remembering long after our troubles have passed.

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Practical Example (English)
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In personal life, work and society

Personal
Call the friend who supported you through a difficult illness.
Workplace
Remember the coworker who helped when you struggled with your first tasks.
Family
Thank the aunt who cared for you during a painful time.
Society
Keep valuing the neighbors who helped your household after a flood.
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Modern Application (English)
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How to apply this today

Decision-making
Make time for someone whose help carried you through trouble.
Integrity
Keep valuing past help even when you no longer need it.
Communication
Tell someone how their support helped you through a hard time.
Leadership
Remember the people who helped your team through its hardest days.
Governance
Continue honoring community members who helped people during a crisis.
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Leadership Lesson (English)
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For leaders and teams

A good leader remembers those who stood beside others during hard times. Keep honoring their help after the family or team recovers.

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Reflection Question (English)
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Something to sit with

“Whose help during a hard time would you like to honor today?”

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