ABOUT ENVOYS AND MESSENGERS

The javelin is the most significant weapon of princes and commanders in Tamil literature.

Let him be sent as envoy that in abundant Measure possesses inborn wisdom as well as acquired knowledge of arts and sciences, and a food personality.

It is noteworthy that a good personality is insisted on as much as other qualifications.

The speech of a successful envoy is marked by brevity a pleasing style, and avoidance of harsh words.

Thogachcholludal is to emphasize fundamentals and essentials, without overloading the message with needless particulars and corollaries. A simple and clear message is likely to create a favourable impression, where the same proposal, if needlessly elaborated, may repel.

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