ஒரு செயலை நம்மிடம் செய்யக் கொடுத்தால் அச்செயலின் நன்மை தீமை இரண்டையும் ஆராய்ந்து எது நன்மையோ அதையே செய்ய வேண்டும்.

நன்மை எது தீமை எது என ஆராய்ந்து அறிந்த, நற்செயலில் மட்டுமே நாட்டங் கொண்டவர்கள் எப்பணியினை ஆற்றிடவும் தகுதி பெற்றவராவார்கள்

நன்மையும் தீமையுமாகிய இரண்டையும் ஆராய்ந்து நன்மை தருகின்றவற்றையே விரும்புகின்ற இயல்புடையவன் (செயலுக்கு உரியவனாக) ஆளப்படுவான்.

He should be employed (by a king), whose nature leads him to choose the good, after having weighed both the evil and the good in any undertaking

Kural 511 emphasizes the importance of discernment in leadership. It suggests that a king or any leader should employ individuals who have the ability to differentiate between the good and the bad. These individuals should not only have the capacity to understand the implications of their actions but also the wisdom to choose the right path after considering all possible outcomes. In any undertaking, there are always potential benefits (good) and drawbacks (bad). The ability to weigh these outcomes carefully and choose the path that maximizes benefits while minimizing harm is a highly valued skill. It requires a deep understanding of the situation, foresight to predict possible outcomes, and the courage to make tough decisions. Those who possess this ability are most suited for leadership roles. The verse also implies an ethical aspect. It suggests that leaders should lean towards actions that result in good, even after considering both good and bad outcomes. This highlights the moral responsibility of leaders to act in the best interest of their people. In short, this verse encourages discernment, ethical decision-making, and the prioritization of beneficial outcomes in leadership. It advises rulers to appoint individuals with these qualities to roles of responsibility.