ஊழல் இல்லாத பணம் பழுதில்லை - Ual illata panam pautilai
Aathichudi, composed by the revered Tamil poetess Avvaiyar, is a foundational text in Tamil literature that imparts timeless moral values through simple yet profound one-line verses. Consisting of 109 aphorisms arranged in alphabetical order, it serves as an ethical guide for children and adults alike—instilling virtues such as discipline, kindness, knowledge, and humility that transcend generations and cultural boundaries.
ஊழல் இல்லாத பணம் பழுதில்லை
Meaning
ஊழல் - தவறு, இல்லாத - இல்லாத, பணம் - சம்பளம்/சொத்து, பழுதில்லை - குறை இல்லை
Paraphrase
ஊழலில்லாத பணம் எப்போதும் நன்மை தரும்
Moral
நேர்மையான வருமானமே நிலைத்தது.
நேர்மையின் பெருமை
விஸ்வா குறைவான சம்பளத்திலே வாழ்ந்தார். ஆனால் அவர் உறுதியாக ஊழல் செய்யவில்லை. பின் மக்கள் அவருக்கு உதவினார்.
Ual illata panam pautilai
Translation
Earnings without corruption are never wrong
Moral
நேர்மையான வருமானமே நிலைத்தது.
Vishwa’s Value
Vishwa lived on little, but refused corruption. Eventually, the community supported his honest efforts.
Comments (5)
Advika Badal
1 month ago
What a beautiful thought! The poet's ability to express deep meaning in few words is just remarkable.
Reyansh Sibal
1 month ago
I find this poem very motivating. It pushes us to be more honest and kind in our actions.
Hiran Bhalla
1 month ago
Really appreciate the wisdom here. Makes me want to follow this guidance in daily life.
Adira Savant
1 month ago
A brilliant expression of character and virtue. It’s a guidepost for living an ethical life.
🌟 Poem of the Day
Explore daily pearls of wisdom from the classic Aathichudi. Each day features a powerful line that instills values, discipline, and moral clarity—nurturing young minds and inspiring all generations with timeless Tamil teachings.
ஊழல் இல்லாத பணம் பழுதில்லை - Ual illata panam pautilai
ஊழல் - தவறு, இல்லாத - இல்லாத, பணம் - சம்பளம்/சொத்து, பழுதில்லை - குறை இல்லை
🧠 About Avvaiyar
Avvaiyar is one of the most respected Tamil poetesses, celebrated for her wisdom-filled works aimed at instilling values in young minds. Among her many contributions, the Aathichudi stands out as a foundational text that teaches moral lessons through simple and powerful one-line verses.
Believed to have lived during the Sangam era, Avvaiyar used poetry as a tool to educate and guide people toward righteousness and discipline. Her teachings continue to resonate across generations, making her a timeless symbol of Tamil knowledge and virtue.
Biju Tiwari
1 month ago
Really appreciate the wisdom here. Makes me want to follow this guidance in daily life.