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Chapter 69: தூது

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 69

Kural 686

தூது

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திருக்குறள்

கற்றுக்கண் அஞ்சான் செலச்சொல்லிக் காலத்தால் தக்கது அறிவதாம் தூது.

Katrukkan Anjaan Selachchollik Kaalaththaal Thakkadhu Arivadhaam Thoodhu

“Learned; fearless, the envoy tends Convincing words which time demands”

An envoy meet is he, well-learned, of fearless eyeWho speaks right home, prepared for each emergency

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Kural #686

The Wise Messenger

The story illustrates the Kural by showing how Arjun uses his learning, remains unafraid of angry looks, and employs the right words at the right time. He is an ambassador who having studied (politics) talks impressively, is not afraid of angry looks, and knows (to employ) the art suited to the time

8–14 yr 1 min