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Chapter 55: செங்கோன்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 55

Kural 544

செங்கோன்மை

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திருக்குறள்

குடிதழீஇக் கோலோச்சும் மாநில மன்னன் அடிதழீஇ நிற்கும் உலகு.

Kutidhazheeik Kolochchum Maanila Mannan Atidhazheei Nirkum Ulaku

“The world clings to the ruler's feet Whose sceptre clasps the people's heart”

Whose heart embraces subjects all, lord over mighty landWho rules, the world his feet embracing stands

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Kural #544

The King of Hearts

The story illustrates that true authority comes from empathy and service, reflecting the Kural's teaching that the world embraces a king who rules with affection. The world will constantly embrace the feet of the great king who rules over his subjects with love

8–14 yr 1 min