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Chapter 16: பொறையுடைமை

On Virtue Domestic Virtue Chapter 16

Kural 158

பொறையுடைமை

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திருக்குறள்

மிகுதியான் மிக்கவை செய்தாரைத் தாந்தம் தகுதியான் வென்று விடல்.

Mikudhiyaan Mikkavai Seydhaaraith Thaandham Thakudhiyaan Vendru Vital

“By noble forbearance vanquish The proud that have caused you anguish”

With overweening pride when men with injuries assail,By thine own righteous dealing shalt thou mightily prevail

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Kural #158

The Power of Calm

Arjun's refusal to retaliate against Vikram's arrogance allowed his kindness to win Vikram's heart. Let a man by patience overcome those who through pride commit excesses

8–14 yr 2 min