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Chapter 3: நீத்தார் பெருமை

On Virtue Prologue Chapter 3

Kural 30

நீத்தார் பெருமை

Position 10/10

திருக்குறள்

அந்தணர் என்போர் அறவோர்மற் றெவ்வுயிர்க்கும் செந்தண்மை பூண்டொழுக லான்.

Andhanar Enpor Aravormar Revvuyir Kkum Sendhanmai Poontozhuka Laan

“With gentle mercy towards all, The sage fulfils the vitue's call”

Towards all that breathe, with seemly graciousness adorned they live;And thus to virtue's sons the name of 'Anthanar' men give

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Kural #30

The Mark of a Kind Heart

The story illustrates that a person's character is defined by their compassion toward all creatures, reflecting the Kural's essence. The virtuous are truly called Anthanar; because in their conduct towards all creatures they are clothed in kindness

8–14 yr 2 min