AN INTRODUCTION TO
THE STUDY OF TIRUVALLUVAR
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A Lecture by Prof.Avvai Duraisami Pillai
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Part – 44
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உறுபொருளும் உல்கு பொருளும் தன்ஒன்னார்த்
தெறுபொருளும் வேந்தன் பொருள் (56)
Every taxation was direct and there is no mention of any kind of indirect taxation. The Government and the governed were conscious of the fact that the wealth acquired by legal and virtuous means served the society to do its duties properly and enjoy life to the fullest extent.
ஒண்பொருள் காழ்ப்ப இயற்றியார்க்கு எண்பொருள்
ஏனை இரண்டும் ஒருங்கு (760)
Amassing wealth by illicit and unlawful means was ruthlessly condemned.
The relationship with the neighbouring and other kingdoms was maintained by employing able ambassadors and talented spies. The service of the spies was utilised to know the mind of the public and ascertain the opinion of the people on the working of the various departments and services of the government. Corruption, favoritism, nepotism and other anti-governmental and anti-social misdeeds were detected and eradicated then and there by these exceedingly clever spies. Meritorious services of the public men and those of the members of the Government were recognised, appreciated and rewarded both publicly and privately.
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