Tirukural – Chapter 67
Chapter 67: Resoluteness of Action
Verse 665
Two master sculptors have just finished an amazing stone murti, which stands behind them. They are being honored by the leaders of their community. Crowds have gathered to praise their accomplishment.
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Verse 661
What is called resoluteness of action is, in truth,
resoluteness of mind. It is a quality unlike any other.
Verse 662
Avoiding all failure-prone action and remaining undiscouraged by
failures are said to be the dual directives of wise men.
Verse 663
Revealing an action after its completion is resoluteness.
Disclosing an action midway causes endless misery.
Verse 664
It is easy for anyone to speak of a plan,
but difficult indeed to execute what has been spoken.
Verse 665
Strong-willed exploits of virtuous men
win the crown’s respect and the crowd’s acclaim.
Verse 666
Those who think will have their thoughts fulfilled,
just as they thought, provided they possess strength of will.
Verse 667
Do not disparage men who appear small, for there are those,
seemingly insignificant, who are like the linchpin of a mighty chariot.
Verse 668
Visualize actions with unclouded clarity,
then forcefully undertake them without delay or indecision.
Verse 669
Despite dire hardships, hold to strength of mind
and do those deeds which yield joy of heart.
Verse 670
The world has no use for those who have no use for resolute
action, whatever other strengths they may possess.
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December 20th, 2021 at 5:37 pm
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