62.4 Perseverance

 62.4 Perseverance

 

Question:

Can God help me under all circumstances?

 

Answers:

              Even if God does not help you, you will be rewarded

proportionately for your hard work.                                     (Couplet – 619)

தெய்வத்தான் ஆகா தெனினும் முயற்சிதன்

மெய்வருத்தக் கூலி தரும்.                                            (குறள் – 619)

Explanation:

         Valluvar is a great proponent of hard work. He believes that persistent hard work is necessary to achieve the desired goal. One who believes in God is likely to pray for help from God. A religious person develops an optimistic outlook on life because he expects God to help him. No religion discourages hard work. Valluvar is not discouraging anyone from their belief in God. In Couplet 619, Valluvar is only saying that if for some reason God fails to help someone, he will be rewarded in proportion to his hard work. So, hard work is essential for those who believe in God and also for those who do not.