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Chapter 70: மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 70

Kural 700

மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுகல்

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திருக்குறள்

பழையம் எனக்கருதிப் பண்பல்ல செய்யும் கெழுதகைமை கேடு தரும்.

Pazhaiyam Enakkarudhip Panpalla Seyyum Kezhudhakaimai Ketu Tharum

“Worthless acts based on friendship old Shall spell ruin and woe untold”

Who think 'We're ancient friends' and do unseemly things;To these familiarity sure ruin brings

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Kural #700

The Trap of Familiarity

The story illustrates how a minister's misuse of familiarity with the king to perform improper acts leads to downfall, as per the Kural. The (foolish) claim with which a minister does unbecoming acts because of his (long) familiarity (with the king) will ensure his ruin

8–14 yr 1 min