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Chapter 108: கயமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 108

Kural 1073

கயமை

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திருக்குறள்

தேவர் அனையர் கயவர் அவருந்தாம் மேவன செய்தொழுக லான்.

Thevar Anaiyar Kayavar Avarundhaam Mevana Seydhozhuka Laan

“The base are like gods; for they too As prompted by their desire do”

The base are as the Gods; they tooDo ever what they list to do

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Kural #1073

The Choice of Two Friends

The story illustrates that noble people follow moral principles, whereas base people act solely on their whims and selfish impulses, reflecting the Kural's essence. The base resemble the Gods; for the base act as they like

8–14 yr 2 min