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Chapter 106: இரவு

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 106

Kural 1057

இரவு

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திருக்குறள்

இகழ்ந்தெள்ளாது ஈவாரைக் காணின் மகிழ்ந்துள்ளம் உள்ளுள் உவப்பது உடைத்து.

Ikazhndhellaadhu Eevaaraik Kaanin Makizhndhullam Ullul Uvappadhu Utaiththu

“When givers without scorn impart A thrill of delight fills the heart”

If men are found who give and no harsh words of scorn employ,The minds of askers, through and through, will thrill with joy

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Kural #1057

The Gift of Kindness

The story illustrates that those receiving help rejoice more when the giver acts with courtesy and warmth. Beggars rejoice exceedingly when they behold those who bestow (their alms) with kindness and courtesy

6–10 yr 1 min