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Chapter 66: வினைத்தூய்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 66

Kural 653

வினைத்தூய்மை

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திருக்குறள்

ஒஓதல் வேண்டும் ஒளிமாழ்கும் செய்வினை ஆஅதும் என்னு மவர்.

Oodhal Ventum Olimaazhkum Seyvinai Aaadhum Ennu Mavar

“Those in the world desire for fame Should shun the deed that dims their name”

Who tell themselves that nobler things shall yet be wonAll deeds that dim the light of glory must they shun

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Kural #653

Kari's Dream and the Shadow of Victory

The story illustrates that achieving a goal through dishonest or unkind means ruins the very reputation one seeks to build. Those who say, "we will become (better)" should avoid the performance of acts that would destroy (their fame)

8–14 yr 2 min