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Thirukkural-On Virtue-Not Causing Injury-Kural 311
Even if it is productive of wealth and attendant fame,Men of virtue will surely not do harm to others.
The idea here is that, for securing a material or spiritual benefit too, causing harm to others is unjustifiable. Kalinagar specifically interprets 'Sirappu' as 'Mukthi' meaning heaven or release. Valuvar would, hold up 'Not causing harm to others; as the ultimate ideal of righteousness. This reminds one of Cardinal Newman's definition of a gentleman, 'as one who does not inflict pain on others.'
This chapter deals with the concept of Non-injury, studied by the poet from various angles.
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Article Published On: Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:32 [IST]
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