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Chapter 106: இரவு

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 106

Kural 1060

இரவு

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திருக்குறள்

இரப்பான் வெகுளாமை வேண்டும் நிரப்பிடும்பை தானேயும் சாலும் கரி.

Irappaan Vekulaamai Ventum Nirappitumpai Thaaneyum Saalum Kari

“The needy should not scowl at \"No\" His need another's need must show * Saint valluvar talks of two kinds of Asking:() Asking help for public causes or enterprises () Begging when one is able to work and this is condemned”

Askers refused from wrath must stand aloof;The plague of poverty itself is ample proof

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Kural #1060

Kannan and the Lesson of Patience

The story illustrates that when in a state of need, one must maintain composure and avoid anger if a request is denied. He who begs ought not to be angry (at a refusal); for even the misery of (his own) poverty should be a sufficient reason (for so doing)

8–14 yr 2 min