INTRODUCTION TO
THE STUDY OF TIRUVALLUVAR
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A Lecture by Prof.Avvai Duraisami Pillai
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Part – 56
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As regards the physical conditions of a country, unfailing seasonal rains and subsoil water were the two important requisites for irrigation; a high mountain range densely clad with rich forests is not only a strategic protection but serves as a perennial source of income and water flow. For defence purposes the country must have strong invincible forts and fortresses in all vulnerable points of attack from the army. To put it short, Thiruvalluvar says that health, wealth, production, peace and security are the five “kinds of ornaments which adorn the national life of a country. In fine, Valluvar reiterates the indispensability of the self-sufficiency of production and the unimpeachable governance of the country; for the former raises the economic prestige and honour of the country and the latter renders life secure and pleasant.
MINISTRY : In all monarchical governÂments, we all know that the king was all in all, but yet the real executive head was the minister. It was therefore expressed in clear terms that the minister must be well educated and extraordinarily intelligent. Technical correctÂness and legality of disposal of governmental transactions do not count for the success of a ministry but its each and every action must be in accordance with the public opinion.
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