Removing the incurable cancer called hatred

[krsna 3]

The Holy Kural

 

Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar

 

Hatred

 

Chapter 86 of 133

 

 

Verse 851

 

It is said that hatred is the disease that spreads

The plague of discord among all living creatures.

 

Verse 852

 

Though men plot disunity and deliberately harm you,

The highest path is not to plan hateful retribution.

 

Verse 853

 

Removing the incurable cancer called hatred

Reveals one's undying, undiminishing radiance.

 

Verse 854

 

The destruction of hatred, that sorrow of sorrows,

Yields to man the joy of joys.

 

Verse 855

 

Who is there who could conquer those

Who keep themselves free of all hostilities?

 

Verse 856

 

To those who claim they take delight in hatred,

Failure and life's ruin are quite near.

 

Verse 857

 

Men immersed in animosities, knowingly causing harm,

Can never see that triumph comes from noble truths.

 

Verse 858

 

Wealth waxes when a man walks away from confrontation

And wanes whenever he encourages it.

 

Verse 859

 

Seeing a prosperous season approach, men neglect hatred.

In times of ruin, they nurture it to profusion.

 

Verse 860

 

From hatred springs all suffering,

But cheerful friendship yields good fortune's joys.

 

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[Guest guest]

what is it that you say? the incurable cancer must be cured? that is a contradiction in terms. what is it precisely that you mean?

even while thinking of conquering hatred, you feed it, by thinking about it. Saint or no saint, leave it behind!