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Chapter 66: வினைத்தூய்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 66

Kural 652

வினைத்தூய்மை

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திருக்குறள்

என்றும் ஒருவுதல் வேண்டும் புகழொடு நன்றி பயவா வினை.

Endrum Oruvudhal Ventum Pukazhotu Nandri Payavaa Vinai

“Eschew always acts that do not Bring good nor glory on their part”

From action evermore thyself restrainOf glory and of good that yields no gain

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Kural #652

The True Reward

The story illustrates that fame without utility is hollow, reflecting the Kural's advice to seek actions that yield both glory and good results. Ministers should at all times avoid acts which, in addition to fame, yield no benefit (for the future)

8–14 yr 2 min