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Chapter 70: மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 70

Kural 694

மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

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திருக்குறள்

செவிச்சொல்லும் சேர்ந்த நகையும் அவித்தொழுகல் ஆன்ற பெரியா ரகத்து.

Sevichchollum Serndha Nakaiyum Aviththozhukal Aandra Periyaa Rakaththu

“Whisper not; nor smile exchange Amidst august men's assemblage”

All whispered words and interchange of smiles repress,In presence of the men who kingly power possess

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Kural #694

The Whispers in the Court

The story illustrates how whispering and smiling in the presence of a leader undermines authority and trust. While in the presence of the sovereign, ministers should neither whisper to nor smile at others

8–14 yr 2 min