Tirukural

CHAPTER 86

Hatred

851

It is said that hatred is the disease that spreads the plagues of discord among all living creatures.§

852

Though men devise disunity and deliberately harm you, the highest path plots no hateful retribution.§

853

Removing the incurable cancer called hatred reveals one’s immortal, undiminishing splendor.§

854

The quelling of hatred, that sorrow of sorrows, confers on man the joy of joys.§

855

Who is there who can conquer those who have relinquished all hostilities?§

856

For all who boast that they take delight in hatred, failure and death are drawing near.§

857

Men filled with hatred, knowingly causing harm to others, never see that their hoped-for triumph lies in God’s true grace.§

858

Wealth increases when a man walks away from hatred and diminishes whenever he draws it near.§

859

Seeing a prosperous season approach, men neglect hatred. In times of ruin, they nurture it lavishly.§

860

Out of hatred springs all bitter suffering, while cheerful friendship yields good fortune’s every joy.§