53.2 Cherishing the Close Ones

 53.2 Cherishing the Close Ones

Question:

What is the best way to maintain and enjoy the company of the close ones?

Answer:

There is nothing in this world like offering generous gifts and avoiding

anger to maintain and enjoy the company of the close ones.                   (Couplet – 526)

பெருங்கொடையான் பேணான் வெகுளி அவனின்

மருங்குடையார் மாநிலத்து இல்.                                                                 (குறள் – 526)

Explanation:

          Our family members, relatives, friends, coworkers, and other associates can be considered close ones because we interact with them frequently. Valluvar suggests two things that will be helpful in enjoying the company of the close ones. First, being generous in giving gifts. Second, not being angry. It is not very pleasant to be around angry people. People tend to stay away from angry people. Of course, offering generous gifts with sincere affection will definitely help to make others happy. When others are happy, they tend to associate and interact with us with great enthusiasm.