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Chapter 39: இறைமாட்சி

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 39

Kural 387

இறைமாட்சி

Position 7/10

திருக்குறள்

இன்சொலால் ஈத்தளிக்க வல்லார்க்குத் தன்சொலால் தான்கண் டனைத்திவ் வுலகு.

Insolaal Eeththalikka Vallaarkkuth Thansolaal Thaankan Tanaiththiv Vulaku

“The world commends and acts his phrase Who sweetly speaks and gives with grace”

With pleasant speech, who gives and guards with powerful liberal hand,He sees the world obedient all to his command

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Kural #387

The King of Kind Words

The story illustrates that true leadership and respect come from treating others with kindness and generosity, rather than just exercising power. The world will praise and submit itself to the mind of the king who is able to give with affability, and to protect all who come to him

8–14 yr 2 min