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Chapter 58: கண்ணோட்டம்

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 58

Kural 579

கண்ணோட்டம்

Position 9/10

திருக்குறள்

ஒறுத்தாற்றும் பண்பினார் கண்ணும்கண் ணோடிப் பொறுத்தாற்றும் பண்பே தலை.

Oruththaatrum Panpinaar Kannumkan Notip Poruththaatrum Panpe Thalai

“To be benign and bear with foes Who vex us is true virtue's phase”

To smile on those that vex, with kindly face,Enduring long, is most excelling grace

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Kural #579

The Strength of Kindness

The story illustrates Kural 579 by showing how patience and kindness towards someone who has caused us grief is the ultimate character trait. Patiently to bear with, and show kindness to those who grieve us, is the most excellent of all dispositions

6–10 yr 1 min