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Chapter 48: வலியறிதல்

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 48

Kural 477

வலியறிதல்

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திருக்குறள்

ஆற்றின் அறவறிந்து ஈக அதுபொருள் போற்றி வழங்கு நெறி.

Aatrin Aravarindhu Eeka Adhuporul Potri Vazhangu Neri

“Know the limit; grant with measure This way give and guard your treasure”

With knowledge of the measure due, as virtue bids you give!That is the way to guard your wealth, and seemly live

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Kural #477

The Wise Giver

The story illustrates the Kural's teaching that one should measure their ability and give accordingly to preserve their wealth and future capacity to help. Let a man know the measure of his ability (to give), and let him give accordingly; such giving is the way to preserve his property

8–14 yr 2 min