Aathisoodi - 13th Century Didactic Poetry - Avvayar - 31 to 40
Aathisoodi is a didactic poetry book written by Avvayar, a lady poet, in 13th Century AD in Tamil language. It consists of 108 small verses which summarises the life lessons in maximum of 4 words per verse.
31. anandhal aaDel - Don’t do drugs
Do not fall prey for intoxicating substances. They will make you do horrifying things.
32. kadivadhu maRa - Don’t be over ambitious
Always try to get what you deserve. Do not expect too much.
33. kaappadhu viradham - Fasting will save you
Consciously avoiding food is good for health. It will cure your diseases quickly.
34. kizhamai pada vaazh - Live with pride
Earn pride in your life by your activities. Be a popular man in your society.
35. keezhmai agatRu - Remove your bad deeds
Avoid and expel any bad vibes in your mentality and life. Do not elicit them voluntarily.
36. guNamadhu kaiviDel - Don’t desert your notions
Be a man of principle. Never abandon your vows of discipline.
37. koodi piriYel - Don’t break a friendship
Do not try to cut of a friendship from your end. Same time, do not allow bad friendship near you.
38. keduppadhu ozhi - Don’t disturb anything
Do not hamper anything that is going good.
39. Kelvi muyal - Always question
Be sure to raise questions about everything. Do not accept anything as is.
40. kaivinai kaRaVel - Show your skillset
Always showcase your skills to the world. Do not hide them.