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Chapter 62: ஆள்வினையுடைமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 62

Kural 618

ஆள்வினையுடைமை

Position 8/10

திருக்குறள்

பொறியின்மை யார்க்கும் பழியன்று அறிவறிந்து ஆள்வினை இன்மை பழி.

Poriyinmai Yaarkkum Pazhiyandru Arivarindhu Aalvinai Inmai Pazhi

“Misfortune is disgrace to none The shame is nothing learnt or done”

'Tis no reproach unpropitious fate should ban;But not to do man's work is foul disgrace to man

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Kural #618

The Colors of Courage

The story illustrates that while external circumstances (fate) are beyond our control, the real disgrace is failing to use our intelligence to make an effort. Adverse fate is no disgrace to any one; to be without exertion and without knowing what should be known, is disgrace

8–14 yr 2 min