10.1 Pleasant words

                                                                 10.1 Pleasant words

 

Question:

Should we always use pleasant words?

Answer: Yes.

When a man knows that kind words bring joy and happiness, why should he resort to harsh words?                                                                                                                   (Couplet - 99)

Using harsh words instead of kind and pleasant words is like preferring raw fruits when ripe ones are available.                                                                                    (Couplet 100)

இன்சொல் இனிதீன்றல் காண்பான் எவன்கொலோ

வன்சொல் வழங்கு வது?                                                                        (குறள் – 99)

இனிய உளவாக இன்னாத கூறல்

கனிஇருப்பக் காய்கவர்ந் தற்று.                                                             (குறள் – 100)

 

Explanation: 

While the kind and pleasant words always bring joy and happiness, harsh words bring unhappiness and anger to others.  When there are kind and pleasant words, using harsh and unkind words is like eating unripe fruits when ripe and sweet fruits are available. Therefore, we should always use kind and pleasant words in our speech. Also, whenever possible, it is a good practice to appreciate others and avoid finding their faults.