Kural 851
It is said that hatred is the disease that spreads
the plagues of discord among all living creatures.
Kural 852
Though men devise disunity and deliberately harm you,
the highest path plots no hateful retribution.
Kural 853
Removing the incurable cancer called hatred
reveals one’s immortal, undiminishing splendor.
Kural 854
The quelling of hatred, that sorrow of sorrows,
confers on man the joy of joys.
Kural 855
Who is there who can conquer those
who have relinquished all hostilities?
Kural 856
For all who boast that they take delight in hatred,
failure and death are drawing near.
Kural 857
Men filled with hatred, knowingly causing harm to others,
never see that their hoped-for triumph lies in God’s true grace.
Kural 858
Wealth increases when a man walks away from hatred
and diminishes whenever he draws it near.
Kural 859
Seeing a prosperous season approach, men neglect hatred.
In times of ruin, they nurture it lavishly.
Kural 860
Out of hatred springs all bitter suffering,
while cheerful friendship yields good fortune’s every joy.
