Chapter 019: Not Backbiting (Vizhiyappan's Translation)

பால்: 1 - அறம்; இயல்: 02 - இல்லறவியல்;  அதிகாரம்: 019 - புறங்கூறாமை
Division: 1 - Ethics; Section: 02 - Family Ethics; Chapter: 019 - Not Backbiting

0181.  அறங்கூறான் அல்ல செயினும் ஒருவன்
           புறங்கூறான் என்றல் இனிது

           Though one don’t highlight ethics & do unethical, 
           not backbiting will benefit

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: Though one do not highlight ethics and do unethical
           deeds, the virtue of not backbiting others - will still make them benefited.

(Likewise...)

           Though one do not respect relationships and do unfriendly things, the speciality of
           not discarding parents - will still make them elite.

0182.  அறனழீஇ அல்லவை செய்தலின் தீதே 
           புறனழீஇப் பொய்த்து நகை

           Smiling falsely after backbiting behind is
           more evil than unethical

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: Smiling falsely in front of someone after backbiting them
           in their absence, is more evil than perishing the ethics and doing sinful acts.

(Likewise...)

           Giving false promises during campaign without any concern of public at heart, is
           dangerous than killing the lives and accumulating sins.

0183.  புறங்கூறிப் பொய்த்துயிர் வாழ்தலின் சாதல்
           அறங்கூற்றும் ஆக்கந் தரும்

           Rather backbiting & living falsely, dying gives
           the excellence of ethical

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: Rather than backbiting others and living falsely, dying
           will give the excellence that is described in ethical books.

(Likewise...)

           Rather than being in a deceptive relationship without affection, quitting will give the
           content that is commended by scholars.

0184.  கண்ணின்று கண்ணறச் சொல்லினும் சொல்லற்க
           முன்னின்று பின்நோக்காச் சொல்

           One may mercilessly slang others directly;
           but, shouldn't backbite indirectly

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: One can mercilessly slang others by being in front of
           them; but, without the perception on the consequences, one should not backbite in
           their absence.

(Likewise...)

           One can impatiently treat their counterpart by being in relationship; but, without
           realizing the break, one should not accuse after separation.

0185.  அறஞ்சொல்லும் நெஞ்சத்தான் அன்மை புறஞ்சொல்லும்
           புன்மையாற் காணப் படும்

           No morale to follow ethics is exposed
           by evil deed of backbiting

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: Based on the evil deed of backbiting others, it can be
           perceived that one do not have morale to follow ethics.

(Likewise...)

           Based on the false criticism on other parties, it can be judged that one party do not
           have a policy of integrity.

0186.  பிறன்பழி கூறுவான் தன்பழி யுள்ளும்
           திறன்தெரிந்து கூறப் படும்

           Faults of those backbite others' faults,
           will be gossiped accordingly

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: The faults of those backbite the faults of others, will also
           be gossiped by someone else based on their faults.

(Likewise...)

           The errors of parties those criticize the errors of other parties, will be also be
           criticized based on their errors.

0187.  பகச்சொல்லிக் கேளிர்ப் பிரிப்பர் நகச்சொல்லி
           நட்பாடல் தேற்றா தவர்

           Those don't speak kindly & make friendships, 
           will backbite and separate

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: Those who do not know to speak kindly and make
           friendships, will gossip and separate the existing relationships.

(Likewise...)

           Those who are unable to think public welfare and integrate parties, will destroy their
           self and demolish the existing alliance.

0188.  துன்னியார் குற்றமும் தூற்றும் மரபினார்
           என்னைகொல் ஏதிலார் மாட்டு

           Those habitual to backbite the relatives,
           what not criticize of strangers?

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: If the people are habitual to backbite the mistakes of
           own relatives, what  not they criticize in the activities of strangers?

(Likewise...)

           The party-men who blame the faults of their own party,  how not they blame the
           faults of other parties?

0189.  அறன்நோக்கி ஆற்றுங்கொல் வையம் புறன்நோக்கிப்
           புன்சொல் உரைப்பான் பொறை

           Does earth bear those backbite others,
           thinking it's also ethics?

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: Does the earth bear those who backbite others, with
           horrible worlds, thinking that doing so is also ethics?

(Likewise...)

           Does the public excuse those who criticize the other parties, in uncivilized manner,
           thinking that it is also inability?

0190.  ஏதிலார் குற்றம்போல் தங்குற்றங் காண்கிற்பின்
           தீதுண்டோ மன்னும் உயிர்க்கு

           If self-mistakes are analyzed like backbiting;
           can there be evil to lives?

           Vizhiyappan's Commentary: If people can analyze the self mistakes like they
           backbite the mistakes of others, can there be any evil for the long living lives in
           the world?

(Likewise...)

           If the parties can treat their corruptions like they criticize the corruptions of
           counterparts, can there be any hardship to the ever struggling public in the country?

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Link: Explanation in Tamil