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Chapter 101: நன்றியில் செல்வம்

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 101

Kural 1001

நன்றியில் செல்வம்

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திருக்குறள்

வைத்தான்வாய் சான்ற பெரும்பொருள் அஃதுண்ணான் செத்தான் செயக்கிடந்தது இல்.

Vaiththaanvaai Saandra Perumporul Aqdhunnaan Seththaan Seyakkitandhadhu Il

“Dead is he with wealth in pile Unenjoyed, it is futile”

Who fills his house with ample store, enjoying none,Is dead Nought with the useless heap is done

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Kural #1001

The Hoarded Treasure

The story illustrates the Kural by showing that hoarding wealth without using it for the benefit of others renders the person's efforts meaningless. He who does not enjoy the immense riches he has heaped up in his house, is (to be reckoned as) dead, (for) there is nothing achieved (by him)

8–14 yr 2 min