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Chapter 106: இரவு

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 106

Kural 1059

இரவு

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திருக்குறள்

ஈவார்கண் என்னுண்டாம் தோற்றம் இரந்துகோள் மேவார் இலாஅக் கடை.

Eevaarkan Ennuntaam Thotram Irandhukol Mevaar Ilaaak Katai

“Where stands the glory of givers Without obligation seekers?”

What glory will there be to men of generous soul,When none are found to love the askers' role

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Kural #1059

The Joy of Sharing

The story illustrates that the act of giving requires a receiver to be meaningful. What (praise) would there be to givers (of alms) if there were no beggars to ask for and reveive (them)

6–10 yr 1 min