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Chapter 106: இரவு

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 106

Kural 1053

இரவு

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திருக்குறள்

கரப்பிலா நெஞ்சின் கடனறிவார் முன்நின்று இரப்புமோ ரேஎர் உடைத்து.

Karappilaa Nenjin Katanarivaar Munnindru Irappumo Reer Utaiththu

“Request has charm form open hearts Who know the duty on their part”

The men who nought deny, but know what's due, before their faceTo stand as suppliants affords especial grace

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Kural #1053

The Grace of Giving

The story illustrates that approaching generous people for help is a noble act, as they find joy in fulfilling their duty to give. There is even a beauty in standing before and begging of those who are liberal in their gifts and understand their duty (to beggars)

8–14 yr 2 min