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Chapter 34: நிலையாமை

On Virtue Ascetic Virtue Chapter 34

Kural 335

நிலையாமை

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திருக்குறள்

நாச்செற்று விக்குள்மேல் வாராமுன் நல்வினை மேற்சென்று செய்யப் படும்

Naachchetru Vikkulmel Vaaraamun Nalvinai Mersendru Seyyap Patum

“Ere tongue benumbs and hiccough comes Rise up to do good deeds betimes”

Before the tongue lie powerless, 'mid the gasp of gurgling breath,Arouse thyself, and do good deeds beyond the power of death

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Kural #335

The Golden Hour

The story illustrates the importance of acting promptly before circumstances change, mirroring the Kural's warning about the fleeting nature of opportunity. Let virtuous deeds be done quickly, before the hiccup comes making the tongue silent

8–14 yr 2 min