An integral part of Tamil literature is Aathichoodi written by Avvaiyar. It proves as a reference manual for good living. If imbibed into the thought process of children at an early stage, it can create wonders
What i have categorized below is the meaning of Aathichoodi. Learn and Enjoy.
On Deeds:
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Desire doing righteous deeds and help others in whatever ways you can
Never stop others from providing charity but Accepting alms (begging) is despicable
and Share food with the needy before you eat,
Don't despise learning, Never give up learning.
Never talk jealous words.Act virtuously.
Don't land-grab, Never cheat on selling grains (Food)
Don't exaggerate what you saw.
Shower regularly.
Sweeten your speech, Judiciously space your home.
Protect your parents.
Desist demeaning deeds.
Don't play with snakes,
Don't wile, Detest the disorderly.
Learn when young,
Live according to days.
Come out of Poverty, Don't lose character.
Learn by questioning, Learn handicraft.
Don't swindle, Ban all illegal games.
Remember to be righteous.
Don't gamble.
Action with perfection,
Don't show fatigue in conversation.
Be trustworthy, Be kind to the unfortunate.
Serve the protector,
Don't sin.
Don't compete if sure of defeat,
Read lot of books, Do agriculture.
Speak no vulgarity,
Don't jump into a watery grave,
Exhibit good manners always, Don't involve in destruction.
Don't dabble in sleaze,
On Thought Process
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Never proclaim/boast about what you have, Never give up hope/motivation.
Don't forget gratitude,
Cherish charity.
Don't hurt others feelings,
Stop being paradoxical,
Don't attract suffering, Deliberate every action.
Don't defame the divine,
Don't listen to the designing, Don't forget your past glory.
On Friendship
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Bend to befriend,Befriend the best
Don't forsake friends, Abandon animosity.
Seek out good friends.
On Food & Health
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Fasting is good,
Don't over snack.
Don't be a glutton.
Avoid unhealthy lifestyle.
Cotton bed better for comfort.
Cultivate the land and feed.
Be an early-riser.
Calm your anger.
Over sleeping is obnoxious, Constant anger is corrosive.
Don't be a lazybones.
On General Living, Loyalty and Politics:
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Husbandry has its season.
Don't vilify.
Honor your Lands Constitution, Associate with the noble.
Avoid being insulted,
Live in unison with your countrymen.
Adhere to the beneficial.
Do nationally agreeable, Don't depart from good standing.
Keep away from the vicious.
Watch out for self incrimination, Follow path of honor.
Protect your benefactor,
Stick with your exemplary wife,
Seek help from the old and wise, Eradicate ignorance.
Don't comply with idiots, Protect and enhance your wealth.
Don't encourage war.
Don't vacillate, Don't accommodate your enemy.
Don't over dramatize,
Don't join an unjust fight, Don't agree with the stubborn.
Listen to men of quality.
Dissociate from the jealous, Speak with clarity.
Hate any desire for lust.
Don't self-praise, Don't gossip or spread rumor.
Long to learn,Work for a peaceful life, Lead exemplary life.
Live amicably, Don't be harsh with words and deeds.
Don't premeditate harm,
Never join your enemy, Be impartial in judgement.
What i have categorized below is the meaning of Aathichoodi. Learn and Enjoy.
On Deeds:
=========
Desire doing righteous deeds and help others in whatever ways you can
Never stop others from providing charity but Accepting alms (begging) is despicable
and Share food with the needy before you eat,
Don't despise learning, Never give up learning.
Never talk jealous words.Act virtuously.
Don't land-grab, Never cheat on selling grains (Food)
Don't exaggerate what you saw.
Shower regularly.
Sweeten your speech, Judiciously space your home.
Protect your parents.
Desist demeaning deeds.
Don't play with snakes,
Don't wile, Detest the disorderly.
Learn when young,
Live according to days.
Come out of Poverty, Don't lose character.
Learn by questioning, Learn handicraft.
Don't swindle, Ban all illegal games.
Remember to be righteous.
Don't gamble.
Action with perfection,
Don't show fatigue in conversation.
Be trustworthy, Be kind to the unfortunate.
Serve the protector,
Don't sin.
Don't compete if sure of defeat,
Read lot of books, Do agriculture.
Speak no vulgarity,
Don't jump into a watery grave,
Exhibit good manners always, Don't involve in destruction.
Don't dabble in sleaze,
On Thought Process
==================
Never proclaim/boast about what you have, Never give up hope/motivation.
Don't forget gratitude,
Cherish charity.
Don't hurt others feelings,
Stop being paradoxical,
Don't attract suffering, Deliberate every action.
Don't defame the divine,
Don't listen to the designing, Don't forget your past glory.
On Friendship
=============
Bend to befriend,Befriend the best
Don't forsake friends, Abandon animosity.
Seek out good friends.
On Food & Health
================
Fasting is good,
Don't over snack.
Don't be a glutton.
Avoid unhealthy lifestyle.
Cotton bed better for comfort.
Cultivate the land and feed.
Be an early-riser.
Calm your anger.
Over sleeping is obnoxious, Constant anger is corrosive.
Don't be a lazybones.
On General Living, Loyalty and Politics:
========================================
Husbandry has its season.
Don't vilify.
Honor your Lands Constitution, Associate with the noble.
Avoid being insulted,
Live in unison with your countrymen.
Adhere to the beneficial.
Do nationally agreeable, Don't depart from good standing.
Keep away from the vicious.
Watch out for self incrimination, Follow path of honor.
Protect your benefactor,
Stick with your exemplary wife,
Seek help from the old and wise, Eradicate ignorance.
Don't comply with idiots, Protect and enhance your wealth.
Don't encourage war.
Don't vacillate, Don't accommodate your enemy.
Don't over dramatize,
Don't join an unjust fight, Don't agree with the stubborn.
Listen to men of quality.
Dissociate from the jealous, Speak with clarity.
Hate any desire for lust.
Don't self-praise, Don't gossip or spread rumor.
Long to learn,Work for a peaceful life, Lead exemplary life.
Live amicably, Don't be harsh with words and deeds.
Don't premeditate harm,
Never join your enemy, Be impartial in judgement.
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