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Chapter 27: தவம்

On Virtue Ascetic Virtue Chapter 27

Kural 264

தவம்

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திருக்குறள்

ஒன்னார்த் தெறலும் உவந்தாரை ஆக்கலும் எண்ணின் தவத்தான் வரும்.

Onnaarth Theralum Uvandhaarai Aakkalum Ennin Thavaththaan Varum

“In penance lies the power to save The friends and foil the foe and knave”

Destruction to his foes, to friends increase of joyThe 'penitent' can cause, if this his thoughts employ

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Kural #264

The Power of Inner Peace

The story illustrates that the power of one's disciplined life (penance) can neutralize enemies and elevate friends, as per the Kural. If (the ascetic) desire the destruction of his enemies, or the aggrandizement of his friends, it will be effected by (the power of) his austerities

8–14 yr 1 min