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Chapter 66: வினைத்தூய்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 66

Kural 659

வினைத்தூய்மை

Position 9/10

திருக்குறள்

அழக்கொண்ட எல்லாம் அழப்போம் இழப்பினும் பிற்பயக்கும் நற்பா லவை.

Azhak Konta Ellaam Azhappom Izhappinum Pirpayakkum Narpaa Lavai

“Gains from weeping, weeping go Though lost, from good deeds blessings flow”

What's gained through tears with tears shall go;From loss good deeds entail harvests of blessings grow

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Kural #659

The Path of Truth

The story illustrates that cheating leads to eventual loss and regret, while staying truthful leads to long-term prosperity. All that has been obtained with tears (to the victim) will depart with tears (to himself); but what has been by fair means; though with loss at first, will afterwards yield fruit

8–14 yr 2 min