இதனை இதனால் இவன்முடிக்கும் என்றாய்ந்து
அதனை அவன்கண் விடல். 517
This work, by this, this man can do Like this entrust the duty due
இந்தச் செயலை இன்ன ஆள் பலத்தாலும், பொருள் பலத்தாலும் இவன் செய்து முடிப்பான் என்பதை நன்கு எண்ணி அந்தச் செயலை அவனிடம் விடுக.
- சாலமன் பாப்பையா
ஒரு காரியத்தை ஒருவர் எப்படி செய்து முடிப்பார் என்பதை ஆராய்ந்து பார்த்து, அதற்குப் பிறகு அந்தக் காரியத்தை அவரிடம் ஒப்படைக்க வேண்டும்
- மு.கருணாநிதி
இந்தச் செயலை இக்கருவியால் இன்னவன் செய்துமுடிப்பான் என்று ஆராய்ந்த பிறகே அத் தொழிலை அவனிடம் ஒப்படைக்க வேண்டும்.
- மு.வரதராசனார்
After having considered, "this man can accomplish this, by these means", let (the king) leave with him the discharge of that duty
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This verse of Thiru Kural advises on the importance of delegation in the context of leadership, particularly for a king or ruler. The essence of the verse is that a leader should thoroughly analyze a task and evaluate who is best suited to accomplish it, considering their skills, resources, and capabilities. Once convinced that a certain individual can perform the task efficiently, the leader should delegate the responsibility to them.
This Kural emphasizes the importance of task allocation and delegation in management. It guides that a successful leader should not only understand the nature of the task but also the capabilities of his people. By delegating tasks to those best equipped to handle them, leaders ensure that the work is done efficiently and effectively.
The verse also underscores the leader's role in empowering their subordinates, granting them the trust and autonomy to carry out assigned tasks. This approach not only ensures effective completion of tasks but also fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership among the subordinates, thereby enhancing their competence and confidence.
In summary, the Kural's wisdom is that effective leadership involves the judicious delegation of tasks, based on a careful assessment of both the task and the individual's ability to execute it. This principle holds true not just for kings or rulers, but for leaders in any realm, be it business, politics, or social organizations.
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