Meaning of the
Word “Ozhukkam “ in Tamil encompasses all good qualities like Integrity,Good
Character, Ethics, Honesty, Truthfulness, Straight forwardness, Virtue,
Discipline and Empathy. A person bestowed with these qualities, will always be
consistent in his good thoughts and deeds and never sway from the chosen
ideals, whatever distractions they are subjected to. This assumes great
significance for a person who occupies the exalted position of power, with
authority to make vital decision that can have far reaching impact on large
sections of society. He also encounter enormous opportunities to fall a prey for
temptations, to get corrupt and amass wealth by illegal means, there by,
bringing himself and the concern he heads to disrepute to the extent of
destruction. There are so many instance, we come across about top executives
with enormous wealth and power getting caught for corruption,nepotism and other
scandals. Person concerned falling from grace, driven either to commit suicide
or ends up as good as dead in the society. On the other hand, CEO with above
good qualities will be able to focus all his energy and becomes effective in
discharging his duties dispassionately,like the sun’s ray focused through a
lens becomes very powerful.
Tiruvalluvar elevated the “ Good Character above One’s own Life” as
good reputation once lost can never be reprieved. Further, while death
turns out to be the end of the journey,
after falling from Grace one has to live with the humiliation and put up with
the agony every minute of his life time that would be much more agonizing than the death by itself.
People who are very brilliant and knowledgeable come up in life, with hard work
and attain top position. However, due to lack of wisdom, fall a prey to momentary
indiscretion like indulgence in sex or succumb to other corrupt deeds to amass
wealth through illegal means, landing in deep trouble when the scandal is
brought out in public loosing everything in a moment.
Honesty falls in to following three categories
- Pure
Honesty unwavering to any
temptation what so ever
- Due to lack
of opportunity
- Fear of
being caught
Even for an
individual who had been very honest, a single act of misdemeanor can land him
in destruction of his long hard earned reputation. Greater the height, heavier
the fall. That is why, the Great poet had placed Honesty above one’s own Life
itself. Mr. Ratan Tata ex chairman of Tata group in Indian Subcontinent, a multi
billion dollar, multi product, Multi national conglomerate is a towering
personality and is a true icon of Indian Industry. He is the embodiment of
all virtues highlighted in the couplets given below.
ஒழுக்கம் விழுப்பம் தரலான் ஒழுக்கம்
உயிரினும் ஓம்பப் படும் (131)
Ozhukkam Vizhuppam Tharalan Ozhukkam
Oyirinum Ombap padum
நன்நடத்தை எல்லாவித நன்மையும் கொடுப்பதால்
ஒழுக்கம் உயிரினும் மேலாக கருதப் படும்
As good conduct
ensures all good things, it is valued more
than one’s life itself.
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