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Chapter 102: நாணுடைமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 102

Kural 1015

நாணுடைமை

Position 5/10

திருக்குறள்

பிறர்பழியும் தம்பழியும் நாணுவார் நாணுக்கு உறைபதி என்னும் உலகு.

Pirarpazhiyum Thampazhiyum Naanuvaar Naanukku Uraipadhi Ennum Ulaku

“In them resides the sense of shame Who blush for their and other's blame”

As home of virtuous shame by all the world the men are known,Who feel ashamed for others, guilt as for their own

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Kural #1015

Kannan's Honest Choice

The story illustrates the Kural by showing how Kannan's conscience prevented him from taking advantage of a situation, valuing integrity over personal gain. The world regards as the abode of modesty him who fear his own and other's guilt

8–14 yr 2 min