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Chapter 66: வினைத்தூய்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 66

Kural 654

வினைத்தூய்மை

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திருக்குறள்

இடுக்கண் படினும் இளிவந்த செய்யார் நடுக்கற்ற காட்சி யவர்.

Itukkan Patinum Ilivandha Seyyaar Natukkatra Kaatchi Yavar

“Though perils press the faultless wise Shun deeds of mean, shameful device”

Though troubles press, no shameful deed they do,Whose eyes the ever-during vision view

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Kural #654

The Light of Integrity

The story illustrates that a person of sound judgment will never commit a disgraceful act, even when threatened with danger or loss. Those who have infallible judgement though threatened with peril will not do acts which have brought disgrace (on former ministers)

8–14 yr 1 min