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Chapter 75: அரண்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 75

Kural 748

அரண்

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திருக்குறள்

முற்றாற்றி முற்றி யவரையும் பற்றாற்றிப் பற்றியார் வெல்வது அரண்.

Mutraatri Mutri Yavaraiyum Patraatrip Patriyaar Velvadhu Aran

“A fort holds itself and defies The attacks of encircling foes”

Howe'er the circling foe may strive access to win,A fort should give the victory to those who guard within

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Kural #748

The True Fortress

The story illustrates that a true fortification is defined by the ability of its inhabitants to overcome even the most skilled attackers through unity and preparedness. That is a fort whose inmates are able to overcome without losing their ground, even abler men who have besieged it

6–10 yr 1 min