Absence of Terrorism
Inaththaatri Ennaadha Vendhan Sinaththaatrich / Cheerir Sirukum Thiru
Classical English couplet — “Who leaves the work to those around, and thinks of it no more;If he in wrathful mood reprove, his prosperous days are o'er”
What it says in plain words
“A leader who acts without discussing matters with others risks losing wealth and success. Angry outbursts at those helping make the damage worse.”
The classical Tamil reading
அமைச்சர் முதலான தன் இனத்தாரிடம் கலந்து எண்ணாத அரசன், சினத்தின் வழியில் சென்று சீறி நிற்பானானால், அவனுடைய செல்வம் சுருங்கும்.
An expanded Tamil interpretation
கூட்டாளிகளிடம் கலந்து பேசாமல் சினத்திற்கு ஆளாகிக் கோணல் வழி நடக்கும் அரசு தானாகவே வீழ்ந்து விடும்
The ethical and philosophical heart
Leaders need to think carefully and discuss plans with those helping them. Leaving all the thinking to others does not remove their own responsibility. When something goes wrong, anger and blame can harm shared work. The safer path is to think together before acting, rather than let anger decide.
In personal life, work and society
Personal: Before blaming a friend for a failed trip, discuss what went wrong.
How to apply this today
- Decision-making
- Discuss your plan with the people helping before you decide.
- Integrity
- Accept your part in a failed decision instead of blaming others.
- Communication
- Ask what happened and listen before speaking in anger.
- Leadership
- Stay involved when you give others work to do.
- Governance
- Discuss public decisions with advisers rather than letting anger guide them.
For leaders and teams
Giving others tasks does not remove your duty to think. Discuss problems instead of blaming when plans go wrong.
Something to sit with
“Where could you pause today and talk things through instead of reacting in anger?”