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Chapter 74: நாடு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 74

Kural 733

நாடு

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திருக்குறள்

பொறையொருங்கு மேல்வருங்கால் தாங்கி இறைவற்கு இறையொருங்கு நேர்வது நாடு.

Poraiyorungu Melvarungaal Thaangi Iraivarku Iraiyorungu Nervadhu Naatu

“It's land that bears pressing burdens And pays its tax which king demands”

When burthens press, it bears; Yet, With unfailing handTo king due tribute pays: that is the 'land'

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Kural #733

The Strength of Resilience

The story mirrors the Kural by showing a kingdom that survives external pressures (the neighbor's greed) while still fulfilling its ultimate duty to its sovereign (the Great Emperor). A kingdom is that which can bear any burden that may be pressed on it (from adjoining kingdoms) and (yet) pay the full tribute to its sovereign

8–14 yr 1 min