The Way of Acquiring Wealth
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oṇporuḷ kāḻppa viyaṟṟiyārk keṇporu / ḷēṉai yiraṇṭu moruṅku.
For those who have built abundant resources by honourable means, the other two ends—virtue and wholesome enjoyment—become attainable together.
▸Other translations · Pope (1886) & Aiyar (1916)
“Who plenteous store of glorious wealth have gained, / By them the other two are easily obtained.”
“Behold the man that hath laid up for himself wealth in great profusion: both the other objects of life are within his reach.”
Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
ஒண்பொருள் காழ்ப்ப இயற்றியார்க்கு= நெறியான் வரும்பொருளை இறப்ப மிகப் படைத்தார்க்கு; ஏனை இரண்டும் ஒருங்கு எண் பொருள்= மற்றை அறனும் இன்பமும் ஒருங்கே எளிய பொருள்களாம்.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
Parimelazhagar explains that for those who have accumulated ample, excellent wealth that came by right conduct, the remaining two ends—virtue and enjoyment—become attainable together. Ethical acquisition is a governing condition, not an optional decoration.