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Chapter 70: மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 70

Kural 692

மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

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மன்னர் விழைப விழையாமை மன்னரால் மன்னிய ஆக்கந் தரும்.

Mannar Vizhaipa Vizhaiyaamai Mannaraal Manniya Aakkan Tharum

“Crave not for things which kings desire This brings thee their fruitful favour”

To those who prize not state that kings are wont to prize,The king himself abundant wealth supplies

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Kural #692

The King's Dream and the Wise Minister

The story illustrates that by not denying the king's desire but providing a practical path to achieve it, the minister ensures the king's success and the kingdom's wealth. For ministers not to cover the things desired by their kings will through the kings themselves yield them everlasting wealth

8–14 yr 2 min