Thirukkural's Wisdom: The Power of Giving Back | A Life-Changing Submarine Story

Explore the profound teachings of Thirukkural in this riveting story inspired by Chapter 2, Verse 7: “Even the wealth of the wide sea will be diminished, if the cloud that has drawn (its waters) up gives them not back again (in rain).” Join Rajamani and Captain Caspian as they battle a life-threatening crisis aboard a submarine, where a single act of negligence threatens their survival. This video blends ancient Tamil philosophy with a modern, edge-of-your-seat narrative, highlighting the importance of giving back—whether it’s resources, kindness, or effort. Perfect for lovers of storytelling, ancient wisdom, and life lessons, this video will inspire you to reflect on how you can “return the rain” in your own life. Don’t miss this powerful tale of responsibility, redemption, and resilience! #Thirukkural #AncientWisdom #InspirationalStories #LifeLessons #TamilPhilosophy #ThirukkuralADay #TAD #MotivationalContent

The script:

நெடுங்கடலும் தன்நீர்மை குன்றும் தடிந்தெழிலி தான்நல்கா தாகி விடின்

Even the wealth of the wide sea will be diminished, if the cloud that has drawn (its waters) up gives them not back again (in rain).

• What’s something in your life that you keep taking but never give back? Is it time, knowledge, kindness?
• Have you ever seen a situation where someone kept using resources—like money, food, or even friendships—without ever returning the favor?
• And finally, what’s one small way you can ‘return the rain’—give back to the people or the world around you?"

“Dearest Lata, this may be the last letter I write to you, " Rajamani put the pen down wondering if it was his last hour.

Thirty-six hours earlier, Rajamani descended into the depths of a submarine to install his magic oven, only to find himself face-to-face with his old friend and chef, Mali. However, as he attempted to test the oven, the submarine’s descent proved too drastic, triggering an unexpected power loss that sent alarms blaring throughout the vessel. The crew frantically scrambled to repair the damage, but a burst pipeline released a deluge of water into the sub’s interior, threatening to engulf them all. As the situation spiralled out of control, Captain Caspian sprang into action, together with Rajamani, to rescue his comatose friend, Mali, by heaving him to safety just as the water level was rising. But despite their efforts, Mali soon slumped unconscious once more, leaving Rajamani and the captain to worry over his fate.

“Captain.. cap… Mali is breathing, but not moving…” said Rajamani over the walkie-talkie.

“He’ll be fine. We have bigger problems. The water level is rising because some of the big pumps are submerged and only the small ones are working. The oxygen level is also at a dangerously low level. Hang in there, we are working on it.”

The walkie-talkie fell silent.

What am I to do? Mali is dying. The sub is dying. All because of me. Did I have to test that oven when the sub was underwater? All because of this metallic monster.

He took a hammer out of his tool belt, waded through the water and started pounding his oven, smashing it to smitherins.

He sobbed loudly.

“Lata, when will I ever see you again? Is this it? Is my number up too? Like Mali?”

He continued sobbing.

Rajamani found a piece of paper in the broken pieces of the oven. The warranty manual.

He pulled out his pen and started to write.

“Dearest Lata, this may be the last letter I write to you, " Rajamani put the pen down wondering if it was his last hour.

“No, it is not. Usopp, the self-proclaimed coward stepped up against all odds to build something ingeniously.”

“Yes, ingeniously…”

He took a large piece of metal from the broken fragments of the oven.

“Captain.. captain. I have an idea.”