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Chapter 39: இறைமாட்சி

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 39

Kural 390

இறைமாட்சி

Position 10/10

திருக்குறள்

கொடையளி செங்கோல் குடியோம்பல் நான்கும் உடையானாம் வேந்தர்க் கொளி.

Kotaiyali Sengol Kutiyompal Naankum Utaiyaanaam Vendhark Koli

“He is the Light of Kings who has Bounty, justice, care and grace”

Gifts, grace, right sceptre, care of people's weal;These four a light of dreaded kings reveal

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Kural #390

The Light of King Aryan

The story illustrates the four pillars of a great king: giving, justice, kindness, and looking after the citizens. He is the light of kings who has there four things, beneficence, benevolence, rectitude, and care for his people

8–14 yr 2 min