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Chapter 75: அரண்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 75

Kural 741

அரண்

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திருக்குறள்

ஆற்று பவர்க்கும் அரண்பொருள் அஞ்சித்தற் போற்று பவர்க்கும் பொருள்.

Aatru Pavarkkum Aranporul Anjiththar Potru Pavarkkum Porul

“The fort is vital for offence Who fear the foes has its defence”

A fort is wealth to those who act against their foes;Is wealth to them who, fearing, guard themselves from woes

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Kural #741

The Strength of the Fortress

The story illustrates that a fortification is a significant object for both those who march against it and those who seek it for shelter. A fort is an object of importance to those who march (against their foes) as well as to those who through fear (of pursuers) would seek it for shelter

8–14 yr 1 min