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Chapter 68: வினைசெயல்வகை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 68

Kural 673

வினைசெயல்வகை

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திருக்குறள்

ஒல்லும்வா யெல்லாம் வினைநன்றே ஒல்லாக்கால் செல்லும்வாய் நோக்கிச் செயல்.

Ollumvaa Yellaam Vinainandre Ollaakkaal Sellumvaai Nokkich Cheyal

“It's best to act when feasible If not see what is possible”

When way is clear, prompt let your action be; When not, watch till some open path you see

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Kural #673

The Clever Way Forward

The story illustrates the Kural's teaching that if a direct confrontation is unsuccessful, one should seek an alternative, more effective strategy. Whenever it is possible (to overcome your enemy) the act (of fighting) is certainly good; if not, endeavour to employ some more successful method

8–14 yr 1 min