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Chapter 18: வெஃகாமை

On Virtue Domestic Virtue Chapter 18

Kural 180

வெஃகாமை

Position 10/10

திருக்குறள்

இறலீனும் எண்ணாது வெஃகின் விறல்ஈனும் வேண்டாமை என்னுஞ் செருக்கு.

Iraleenum Ennaadhu Veqkin Viraleenum Ventaamai Ennunj Cherukku

“Desireless, greatness conquers all; Coveting misers ruined fall”

From thoughtless lust of other's goods springs fatal ill,Greatness of soul that covets not shall triumph still

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Kural #180

The Treasure of Contentment

The story illustrates that seeking others' possessions regardless of consequences brings destruction, while avoiding such greed brings true victory. To covet (the wealth of another) regardless of consequences will bring destruction That greatness (of mind) which covets not will give victory

8–14 yr 2 min