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Chapter 58: கண்ணோட்டம்

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 58

Kural 578

கண்ணோட்டம்

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திருக்குறள்

கருமம் சிதையாமல் கண்ணோட வல்லார்க்கு உரிமை உடைத்திவ் வுலகு.

Karumam Sidhaiyaamal Kannota Vallaarkku Urimai Utaiththiv Vulaku

“Who gracious are but dutiful Have right for this earth beautiful”

Who can benignant smile, yet leave no work undone;By them as very own may all the earth be won

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Kural #578

Kindness with Justice

The story reflects the Kural's teaching that a ruler must show kindness while ensuring that administration and justice remain intact. The world is theirs (kings) who are able to show kindness, without injury to their affairs, (administration of justice)

8–14 yr 1 min