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Chapter 53: சுற்றந்தழால்

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 53

Kural 525

சுற்றந்தழால்

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திருக்குறள்

கொடுத்தலும் இன்சொலும் ஆற்றின் அடுக்கிய சுற்றத்தால் சுற்றப் படும்.

Kotuththalum Insolum Aatrin Atukkiya Sutraththaal Sutrap Patum

“Loving words and liberal hand Encircle kith and kin around”

Who knows the use of pleasant words, and liberal gifts can give,Connections, heaps of them, surrounding him shall live

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Kural #525

The Circle of Kindness

The story illustrates how giving to others and using gentle speech helps a person build a strong community of relatives and friends. He will be surrounded by numerous relatives who manifests generosity and affability

8–14 yr 2 min