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The Holy Kural
Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar,
translated under the guidance of Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Merits of the Army |
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Verse 761
An army which is complete and conquers fearlessly
Is foremost among all a king's possessions.
Verse 762
Only seasoned soldiers can confront the desperate adversity
Of decimating attacks with intrepid tenacity.
Verse 763
So what if an army of rats roars like the raging sea?
The mere hiss of a cobra will deaden their din.
Verse 764
A true army is one which has a long tradition of valor
And knows neither defeat nor desertion.
Verse 765
That is unquestionably truly an army which stands together,
Even when faced with death's fury.
Verse 766
Valor, honor, trustworthiness, and a tradition nobly upheld -
These four are an army's protective armor.
Verse 767
The well-trained army will withstand every onslaught,
Then outflank and storm the foe.
Verse 768
Even without a winning offense and defense,
A well-appointed army may win renown acclaim.
Verse 769
An army will prevail as long as there is
No attrition, no animosity and no afflictions.
Verse 770
Even with an abundance though it enlists legions of troops,
An army cannot endure without commanders.
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