34. மனத்துக்கண் மாசிலன் ஆதல் அனைத்தறன்
ஆகுல நீர பிற.
TRANSILERATION
34. manaththukkaN maasilan aadhal anaiththaRan
aakula neera piRa.
TAMIL MEANING
மனத்தூய்மையே அறம். மற்றவை பொருட்டல்ல
To be pure at heart is virtue. Rest is not relevant.
Thirukkural has been proclaimed by the scholars that the philosophy professed in the book holds good independent of time, country, culture or religion. Hence it is revered as " Ulagap pothumarai" ( "Bible of Universe" ). This couplet stands a good example of this virtue.
I have chosen this one ahead of traditional "The Praise of God" for in my view, being in peace with self is of the utmost importance and pre-requisite for the pursuit of any other virtue.
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