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Chapter 70: மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 70

Kural 698

மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

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திருக்குறள்

இளையர் இனமுறையர் என்றிகழார் நின்ற ஒளியோடு ஒழுகப் படும்.

Ilaiyar Inamuraiyar Endrikazhaar Nindra Oliyotu Ozhukap Patum

“As young and kinsman do not slight; Look with awe king's light and might”

Say not, 'He's young, my kinsman,' despising thus your king;But reverence the glory kingly state doth bring

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Kural #698

The Light of the Throne

The story illustrates that ministers should respect the dignity of the position and the wisdom of the person, regardless of their age or family relationship. Ministers should behave in accordance with the (Divine) light in the person of kings and not despise them saying, "He is our junior (in age) and connected with our family!"

8–14 yr 1 min