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Kural 733
நாடு
The Land
பொறையொருங்கு மேல்வருங்கால் தாங்கி இறைவற்கு
இறையொருங்கு நேர்வது நாடு.
Poraiyorungu Melvarungaal Thaangi Iraivarku / Iraiyorungu Nervadhu Naatu
English
It's land that bears pressing burdens And pays its tax which king demands
— When burthens press, it bears; Yet, With unfailing handTo king due tribute pays: that is the 'land'
A kingdom is that which can bear any burden that may be pressed on it (from adjoining kingdoms) and (yet) pay the full tribute to its sovereign