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Chapter 47: தெரிந்து செயல்வகை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 47

Kural 461

தெரிந்து செயல்வகை

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திருக்குறள்

அழிவதூஉம் ஆவதூஉம் ஆகி வழிபயக்கும் ஊதியமும் சூழ்ந்து செயல்.

Azhivadhooum Aavadhooum Aaki Vazhipayakkum Oodhiyamum Soozhndhu Seyal

“Weigh well output the loss and gain And proper action ascertain”

Expenditure, return, and profit of the deedIn time to come; weigh these- than to the act proceed

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Kural #461

Kathir and the Big Dream

The story illustrates the Kural's advice to weigh the risks, the immediate acquisitions, and the long-term benefits before committing to a path. Let a man reflect on what will be lost, what will be acquired and (from these) what will be his ultimate gain, and (then, let him) act

8–14 yr 2 min