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Chapter 65: சொல்வன்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 65

Kural 642

சொல்வன்மை

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ஆக்கமுங் கேடும் அதனால் வருதலால் காத்தோம்பல் சொல்லின்கட் சோர்வு.

Aakkamung Ketum Adhanaal Varudhalaal Kaaththompal Sollinkat Sorvu

“Since gain or ruin speeches bring Guard against the slips of tongue”

Since gain and loss in life on speech depend,From careless slip in speech thyself defend

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Kural #642

Aruvi and the Weight of Words

The story illustrates that since speech can lead to both prosperity and ruin, a leader or advisor must be extremely cautious with their words. Since (both) wealth and evil result from (their) speech, ministers should most carefully guard themselves against faultiness therein

8–14 yr 1 min