On Virtue › Domestic Virtue › Chapter 17
அழுக்காறாமை
திருக்குறள்
அறன்ஆக்கம் வேண்டாதான் என்பான் பிறனாக்கம் பேணாது அழுக்கறுப் பான். Aranaakkam Ventaadhaan Enpaan Piranaakkam Penaadhu Azhukkarup Paan
“Who envies others' good fortune Can't prosper in virtue of his own”
Nor wealth nor virtue does that man desire 'tis plain,Whom others' wealth delights not, feeling envious painStory adaptations
The story illustrates that envy prevents a person from achieving true virtue and personal prosperity, matching the Kural's teaching. Of him who instead of rejoicing in the wealth of others, envies it, it will be said "he neither desires virtue not wealth."
On the edge of a lush green forest stood a magnificent banyan tree. A bright green parrot named Pip lived among its branches. Pip was a cheerful bird, but he had one secret flaw: he felt a sting of je…