Hostility

Hostility disunion's plague will bring,
That evil quality, to every living thing

Explanation
The disease which fosters the evil of disunion among all creatures is termed hatred by the wise.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikalenpa Ellaa Uyirkkum Pakalennum
Panpinmai Paarikkum Noi.

Though men disunion plan, and do thee much despite
'Tis best no enmity to plan, nor evil deeds requite

Explanation
Though disagreeable things may be done from (a feeling of) disunion, it is far better that nothing painful be done from (that of) hatred.

Tamil Transliteration
Pakalkarudhip Patraa Seyinum Ikalkarudhi
Innaasey Yaamai Thalai.

If enmity, that grievous plague, you shun,
Endless undying praises shall be won

Explanation
To rid one-self of the distressing dtsease of hatred will bestow (on one) a never-decreasing imperishable fame.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikalennum Evvanoi Neekkin Thavalillaath
Thaavil Vilakkam Tharum.

Joy of joys abundant grows,
When malice dies that woe of woes

Explanation
If hatred which is the greatest misery is destroyed, it will yield the greatest delight.

Tamil Transliteration
Inpaththul Inpam Payakkum Ikalennum
Thunpaththul Thunpang Ketin.

If men from enmity can keep their spirits free,
Who over them shall gain the victory

Explanation
Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikaledhir Saaindhozhuka Vallaarai Yaare
Mikalookkum Thanmai Yavar.

The life of those who cherished enmity hold dear,
To grievous fault and utter death is near

Explanation
Failure and ruin are not far from him who says it is sweet to excel in hatred.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikalin Mikalinidhu Enpavan Vaazhkkai
Thavalum Ketalum Naniththu.

The very truth that greatness gives their eyes can never see,
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity

Explanation
Who only know to work men woe, fulfilled of enmity.

Tamil Transliteration
Mikalmeval Meypporul Kaanaar Ikalmeval
Innaa Arivi Navar.

'Tis gain to turn the soul from enmity;
Ruin reigns where this hath mastery

Explanation
Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikalirku Edhirsaaidhal Aakkam Adhanai
Mikalookkin Ookkumaam Ketu.

Men think not hostile thought in fortune's favouring hour,
They cherish enmity when in misfortune's power

Explanation
At the approach of wealth one will not think of hatred (but) to secure one's ruin, one will look to its increase.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikalkaanaan Aakkam Varungaal Adhanai
Mikalkaanum Ketu Thararku.

From enmity do all afflictive evils flow;
But friendliness doth wealth of kindly good bestow

Explanation
All calamities are caused by hatred; but by the delight (of friendship) is caused the great wealth of good virtues.

Tamil Transliteration
Ikalaanaam Innaadha Ellaam Nakalaanaam
Nannayam Ennum Serukku.