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Chapter 4: அறன்வலியுறுத்தல்

On Virtue Prologue Chapter 4

Kural 36

அறன்வலியுறுத்தல்

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திருக்குறள்

அன்றறிவாம் என்னாது அறஞ்செய்க மற்றது பொன்றுங்கால் பொன்றாத் துணை.

Andrarivaam Ennaadhu Aranjeyka Matradhu Pondrungaal Pondraath Thunai

“Do good enow; defer it not A deathless aid in death if sought”

Do deeds of virtue now Say not, 'To-morrow we'll be wise';Thus, when thou diest, shalt thou find a help that never dies

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Kural #36

The Shadow of Kindness

The story illustrates that performing good deeds immediately ensures they return to support us in our times of need. Defer not virtue to another day; receive her now; and at the dying hour she will be your undying friend

8–14 yr 2 min