Aathisoodi - 13th Century Didactic Poetry - Avvayar - 91 to 100
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.
91. meedhooN virumBel - Don’t eat too much
Do not consume too much food. Limit your appetite.
92. munaimugathu nilLel - Don’t react immediately
Do not rush into conclusions. Be patient.
93. moorkaRodu iNangGel - Don’t be friends with goons
Do not befriend bullies. Do not follow their orders out of fear.
94. mellinalaaL ThoL Ser - Marry a well mannered girl
Get engaged with a good natured girl. Life will be better.
95. MenmakkaL sol Kel - Listen to wise people
Heed to the words of knowledgable persons.
96. maivizhiyaar manaiyagal - Don’t get involved with shamming girls
Do not engage with ladies who speak with false pretences.
97. mozhivadhu aRamozhi - Speak clearly
Express yourself with confidence and truthfully.
98. Mogathai muni - Discard worldly desires
Do not concentrate on earthly pleasures too much. Keep away as much as possible.
99. vallamai PeSel - Don’t boast yourself
Do not brag about your superiority.
100. vaadhu murKooRel - Don’t reveal your arguments first
Hold your side of views for strong reply. Give a solid response to the opponent.