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Chapter 74: நாடு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 74

Kural 740

நாடு

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திருக்குறள்

ஆங்கமை வெய்தியக் கண்ணும் பயமின்றே வேந்தமை வில்லாத நாடு.

Aangamai Veydhiyak Kannum Payamindre Vendhamai Villaadha Naatu

“Though a land has thus every thing It is worthless without a king”

Though blest with all these varied gifts' increase,A land gains nought that is not with its king at peace

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Kural #740

The Golden Kingdom of Harmony

The story illustrates that even with immense resources and power, a state cannot thrive without the bond of trust and harmony between the ruler and the subjects. Although in possession of all the above mentioned excellences, these are indeed of no use to a country, in the absence of harmony between the sovereign and the sujects

8–14 yr 2 min