1.23.ALMS

1.Giving to needy, alms

rest all loan.

2.Though beneficial receiving ill

giving alms virtuous.

3.Upper ever give alms

before uttering poor.

4.Giver is unhappy until

needful receiver smiles.

5.Curing hunger by food

betters Rishis’ control.

6.Curing hungry is treasure

preserving future  food.

7.Sharing food with others 

never suffer hungry.

8.Are unworthy unaware giving

others, useless hoardings?

9.Not-giving, consuming hoardings alone

greater than begging.

10Possessing nothing to give

worse than death.

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Dedicated to Thiruvalluvar(31B.C), the author in Tamil

Translated by S.Kandasamy, MUSIRI, TAMILNADU, INDIA

Published in cosmofunnel.com on 8-12-13