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Chapter 13: அடக்கமுடைமை

On Virtue Domestic Virtue Chapter 13

Kural 123

அடக்கமுடைமை

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திருக்குறள்

செறிவறிந்து சீர்மை பயக்கும் அறிவறிந்து ஆற்றின் அடங்கப் பெறின்.

Serivarindhu Seermai Payakkum Arivarindhu Aatrin Atangap Perin

“Knowing wisdom who lives controlled Name and fame seek him untold”

If versed in wisdom's lore by virtue's law you self restrainYour self-repression known will yield you glory's gain

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Kural #123

Kavimathi's Inner Strength

The story illustrates that true distinction comes from the ability to control one's emotions and impulses. Knowing that self-control is knowledge, if a man should control himself, in the prescribed course, such self-control will bring him distinction among the wise

8–14 yr 1 min