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Aathichoodi (In Tamil - ஆத்திச்சூடி)

Aathichoodi is a collection of single-line quotations written by Avvaiyar and organized in alphabetical order. There are 108 of these sacred lines which include "A turtle is a turtle, never a tortoise", "Look out of the window, see your life reflected in the bushes and the trees and the glossy meadows and live", " "You are worth more than what you do, but less than what you think", "What you know is where you'll go", "There's always going to be an uphill battle, that sometimes you are going to have to lose,", "To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure", "A cosmopolitan spirit will see you through", "Life is for giving, not for living" and most famous "A life is never wasted, even the smallest deeds make every life worthwhile" and other expressions intended to address everyday problems. It teaches good habits,discipline and good works for all.

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Aathichoodi (In Tamil - ஆத்திச்சூடி)

Aathichoodi is a collection of single-line quotations written by Avvaiyar and organized in alphabetical order. There are 108 of these sacred lines which include "A turtle is a turtle, never a tortoise", "Look out of the window, see your life reflected in the bushes and the trees and the glossy meadows and live", " "You are worth more than what you do, but less than what you think", "What you know is where you'll go", "There's always going to be an uphill battle, that sometimes you are going to have to lose,", "To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure", "A cosmopolitan spirit will see you through", "Life is for giving, not for living" and most famous "A life is never wasted, even the smallest deeds make every life worthwhile" and other expressions intended to address everyday problems. It teaches good habits,discipline and good works for all.

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Aathichoodi (Tamil: )

Reference Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aathichoodi Aathichoodi Poems[edit]


English translation Desire doing righteous deeds Calm your anger Help others in whatever ways you can Never stop others from providing charity Never proclaim/boast about what you have Never give up hope/motivation Don't despise learning Accepting alms (begging) is despicable Share food with the needy before you eat Act virtuously Never give up learning Never talk jealous words

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Never cheat on selling grains (Food) English translation Don't exaggerate what you saw.

Bend to befriend. Shower regularly. Sweeten your speech. Judiciously space your home. Befriend the best. Protect your parents. Don't forget gratitude. Husbandry has its season. Don't land-grab. Desist demeaning deeds. Don't play with snakes. Cotton bed better for comfort. Don't wile. Detest the disorderly. Learn when young.
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Cherish charity. Over sleeping is obnoxious. English translation Constant anger is corrosive. Fasting is good. Live according to days. Come out of Poverty. Don't lose character. Don't forsake friends. Abandon animosity. Learn by questioning. Learn handicraft. Don't swindle.

Ban all illegal games. Don't vilify. English translation Honor your Lands Constitution.

Associate with the noble.


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Stop being paradoxical. Remember to be righteous. Don't hurt others feelings. Don't gamble. Action with perfection. Seek out good friends. Avoid being insulted. Don't show fatigue in conversation. Don't be a lazybones. English translation

Be trustworthy. Be kind to the unfortunate. Serve the protector. Don't sin. Don't attract suffering. Deliberate every action. Don't defame the divine. Live in unison with your countrymen.
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Don't listen to the designing. Don't forget your past glory. Don't compete if sure of defeat. English translation Adhere to the beneficial. Do nationally agreeable. Don't depart from good standing. Don't jump into a watery grave. Don't over snack. Read lot of books. Do agriculture. Exhibit good manners always. Don't involve in destruction. Don't dabble in sleaze. Avoid unhealthy lifestyle. English translation Speak no vulgarity. Keep away from the vicious.
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Watch out for self incrimination. Follow path of honor. Protect your benefactor. Cultivate the land and feed. Seek help from the old and wise. Eradicate ignorance. Don't comply with idiots. Protect and enhance your wealth. Don't encourage war. English translation Don't vacillate. Don't accommodate your enemy. Don't over dramatize. Don't be a glutton. Don't join an unjust fight. Don't agree with the stubborn. Stick with your exemplary wife. Listen to men of quality.
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Dissociate from the jealous. Speak with clarity. Hate any desire for lust. English translation Don't self-praise. Don't gossip or spread rumor.

Long to learn. Work for a peaceful life. Lead exemplary life. Live amicably. Don't be harsh with words and deeds. Don't premeditate harm. Be an early-riser. Never join your enemy. Be impartial in judgement.

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External links[edit]

aramseyavirumbu.com - ,

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All Aathichoodi

(With Meaning) (Avaiyaar Paadalgal)

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