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Chapter 42: கேள்வி

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 42

Kural 415

கேள்வி

Position 5/10

திருக்குறள்

இழுக்கல் உடையுழி ஊற்றுக்கோல் அற்றே ஒழுக்க முடையார்வாய்ச் சொல்.

Izhukkal Utaiyuzhi Ootrukkol Atre Ozhukka Mutaiyaarvaaich Chol

“Virtuous men's wisdom is found A strong staff on slippery ground”

Like staff in hand of him in slippery ground who straysAre words from mouth of those who walk in righteous ways

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Kural #415

The Slippery Path and the Guiding Words

The story illustrates how wise words provide stability and direction, much like a staff helps someone navigate a slippery slope. The words of the good are like a staff in a slippery place

8–14 yr 2 min