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The Holy Kural
Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar,
translated under the guidance of Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
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Verse 631
A minister is he who can conceive a great enterprise, rightly choose
the ways, The means and the time, then successfully accomplish it.
Verse 632
A minister is he who, in addition to the above five, is well-endowed
With steadfastness, protection of the people, learning and perseverance.
Verse 633
He who can divide the enemy, bind friends more firmly
And reunite estranged allies is indeed a minister.
Verse 634
Call him a minister who comprehends things,
Executes them effectively and directs others firmly.
Verse 635
The helpful minister is he who understands virtue, is learned and
Deliberate in speech and discerns what is fit in every situation.
Verse 636
When subtle intelligence combines with scholastic study,
Who can stand before such peerless subtlty?
Verse 637
Though you have learned theoretical methods,
Act only after you know the world's practices.
Verse 638
Though his leader lacks knowledge and repels advice,
The loyal minister's obligation is to cry out his counsel.
Verse 639
Better for the king to face 700 million distant foes
Than befriend a single counselor who conspires at his side.
Verse 640
Though they may devise the perfect plan,
Those without executive abilities never finish their work.
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