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Chapter 14: ஒழுக்கமுடைமை

On Virtue Domestic Virtue Chapter 14

Kural 137

ஒழுக்கமுடைமை

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திருக்குறள்

ஒழுக்கத்தின் எய்துவர் மேன்மை இழுக்கத்தின் எய்துவர் எய்தாப் பழி.

Ozhukkaththin Eydhuvar Menmai Izhukkaththin Eydhuvar Eydhaap Pazhi

“Conduct good ennobles man, Bad conduct entails disgrace mean”

'Tis source of dignity when 'true decorum' is preserved;Who break 'decorum's' rules endure e'en censures undeserved

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Kural #137

Kari's Honest Choice

The story illustrates that integrity brings respect and success, whereas dishonesty leads to a loss of reputation. From propriety of conduct men obtain greatness; from impropriety comes insufferable disgrace

8–14 yr 2 min