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Chapter 39: இறைமாட்சி

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 39

Kural 389

இறைமாட்சி

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திருக்குறள்

செவிகைப்பச் சொற்பொறுக்கும் பண்புடை வேந்தன் கவிகைக்கீழ்த் தங்கும் உலகு.

Sevikaippach Chorporukkum Panputai Vendhan Kavikaikkeezhth Thangum Ulaku

“Under his shelter thrives the world Who bears remarks bitter and bold”

The king of worth, who can words bitter to his ear endure,Beneath the shadow of his power the world abides secure

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Kural #389

The Crown of Patience

The story shows how King Vikram's ability to endure bitter words instead of reacting with anger earns him the respect of his people, reflecting the Kural. The whole world will dwell under the umbrella of the king, who can bear words that embitter the ear

8–14 yr 1 min