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Chapter 54: பொச்சாவாமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 54

Kural 536

பொச்சாவாமை

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திருக்குறள்

இழுக்காமை யார்மாட்டும் என்றும் வழுக்காமை வாயின் அதுவொப்பது இல்.

Izhukkaamai Yaarmaattum Endrum Vazhukkaamai Vaayin Adhuvoppadhu Il

“Forget none; watch with wakeful care Miss none; the gain is sans compare”

Towards all unswerving, ever watchfulness of soul retain,Where this is found there is no greater gain

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Kural #536

The Value of Vigilance

The story illustrates how a single moment of forgetfulness can cause damage, echoing the Kural's emphasis on unfailing thoughtfulness. There is nothing comparable with the possession of unfailing thoughtfulness at all times; and towards all persons

8–14 yr 2 min