Lessons from Nature
The Hindu
Nature affords many lessons to us, which we often fail to grasp. Whether it is rain or a pleasant breeze, it is for all. No discrimination is shown by Nature. A man who deserves to be admired is one t
Nature affords many lessons to us, which we often fail to grasp. Whether it is rain or a pleasant breeze, it is for all. No discrimination is shown by Nature. A man who deserves to be admired is one to whom generosity towards all comes easily, said Malayaman, in a discourse.
Pari, Pegan, Kari, Ai, Adhiyaman, Nalli and Ori were kings of the Sangam age, who covered themselves with glory, through their virtuous conduct. Sangam era works like Sirupanatrupadai and Purananuru sang their praises. There were also other kings known for being generous, like Nannan, Kumanan and Nalliyakodan, who lived 2000 years ago in Tamil Nadu.
Pari used his royal chariot to support a jasmine creeper. Pegan gave his royal cloak to a peacock dancing in the rain. Adhiyaman gave to poet Avvaiyar a gooseberry believed to confer longevity on anyone who consumed it. Tamil literature lauds selfless people. The Jain work Naladiyar says that he who only cares for his body is worthless. Only a person who helps others reaches heaven. Thiruvalluvar used examples from Nature to show the ways in which we can be generous. There are people who inherit property, accumulated over generations. But they do not hoard their wealth, but give gladly to others. Thiruvalluvar compares them to public tanks, which are useful to everyone in a village.
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