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Chapter 42: கேள்வி

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 42

Kural 413

கேள்வி

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செவியுணவிற் கேள்வி யுடையார் அவியுணவின் ஆன்றாரோ டொப்பர் நிலத்து.

Seviyunavir Kelvi Yutaiyaar Aviyunavin Aandraaro Toppar Nilaththu

“Whose ears get lots of wisdom-food Equal gods on oblations fed”

Who feed their ear with learned teachings rare,Are like the happy gods oblations rich who share

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Kural #413

The Feast of the Ears

The story illustrates that the knowledge gained through listening is superior to physical food. Those who in this world enjoy instruction which is the food of the ear, are equal to the Gods, who enjoy the food of the sacrifices

8–14 yr 1 min