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Chapter 57: வெருவந்த செய்யாமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 57

Kural 562

வெருவந்த செய்யாமை

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திருக்குறள்

கடிதோச்சி மெல்ல எறிக நெடிதாக்கம் நீங்காமை வேண்டு பவர்.

Katidhochchi Mella Erika Netidhaakkam Neengaamai Ventu Pavar

“Wield fast the rod but gently lay This strict mildness prolongs the sway”

For length of days with still increasing joys on Heav'n who call,Should raise the rod with brow severe, but let it gently fall

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Kural #562

King Vikram and the Missing Jewel

The story demonstrates the Kural's wisdom by showing how a leader must seek the full truth before making a judgment or punishment. Let the king, who desires that his prosperity may long remain, commence his preliminary enquires with strictness, and then punish with mildness

8–14 yr 2 min