Advancing the Family
The work emphasizes the importance of diligence and determination in advancing one's family. It asserts that a man's commitment to hard work is paramount for familial success. The text highlights that true strength lies in both physical effort and wisdom, which together elevate the family’s status. It suggests that when a man is resolute in his efforts to uplift his household, divine forces support him in his endeavors. The narrative illustrates that consistent labor, even without intricate planning, leads to prosperity. A virtuous man who elevates his family through righteous means will find the world embracing him as kin. The text defines true manhood as the ability to enhance the family’s standing, likening the responsibility of family upkeep to the courage required in battle. It warns against complacency, stating that those who do not actively pursue their family's advancement risk its decline. The work further posits that a man dedicated to safeguarding his family must endure hardships and toil. It concludes with a stark reminder that a family lacking a virtuous protector is vulnerable to misfortune and will ultimately collapse. The overarching theme is the necessity of unwavering effort and moral integrity in fostering a thriving family unit.
By Thiruvalluvar · First published 2000 · Genre: Philosophy, Self-help, Motivational · 260 words
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Nothing advanceth a man's family so much as his determination never to weary in labouring with his hands.
Manly exertion and a sound understanding: it is the fullness of these two that exalteth the family.
When a man setteth out saying, I shall advance my house, the very Gods gird up their loins and march before him.
Behold the men that remit not in their exertions to raise high their family: the work of their hands will prosper of itself even if they make no elaborate plans therefor.
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Advancing the Family is listed on Textopian as an essay by Thiruvalluvar, dated 2000 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Thiruvalluvar
- Date: 2000 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophy, Self-help, Motivational, Sociology, Ethics
- Length: 260 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophy — The text explores deep philosophical themes regarding the nature of family, duty, and personal responsibility.
- Self-help — It provides practical advice on how to advance one's family through hard work and determination.
- Motivational — The work encourages perseverance and effort in the face of challenges to uplift one's family.
- Sociology — It examines the social dynamics and responsibilities associated with family structures.
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Philosophy · Ethics · Morality · Family Values · Social Hierarchy · Caste System · Marriage · Parenting · Responsibility · Duty · Obligation · Tradition