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Chapter 53: சுற்றந்தழால்

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 53

Kural 524

சுற்றந்தழால்

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சுற்றத்தால் சுற்றப் படஒழுகல் செல்வந்தான் பெற்றத்தால் பெற்ற பயன்.

Sutraththaal Sutrap Pataozhukal Selvandhaan Petraththaal Petra Payan

“The fruit of growing wealth is gained When kith and kin are happy found”

The profit gained by wealth's increase,Is living compassed round by relatives in peace

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Kural #524

The True Wealth

The story illustrates that wealth is only beneficial when it allows a person to enjoy the company and support of their relatives. To live surrounded by relatives, is the advantage to be derived from the acquisition of wealth

6–10 yr 1 min