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Chapter 63: இடுக்கண் அழியாமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 63

Kural 626

இடுக்கண் அழியாமை

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திருக்குறள்

அற்றேமென்று அல்லற் படுபவோ பெற்றேமென்று ஓம்புதல் தேற்றா தவர்.

Atremendru Allar Patupavo Petremendru Ompudhal Thetraa Thavar

“The wise that never gloat in gain Do not fret in fateful ruin”

Who boasted not of wealth, nor gave it all their heart,Will not bemoan the loss, when prosperous days depart

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Kural #626

The Farmer's Quiet Strength

The story illustrates that those who control their desires and save wealth when they have it will not feel helpless when they face hardship. Will those men ever cry out in sorrow, "we are destitute" who, (in their prosperity), give not way to (undue desire) to keep their wealth

8–14 yr 1 min