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Chapter 76: பொருள்செயல்வகை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 76

Kural 755

பொருள்செயல்வகை

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திருக்குறள்

அருளொடும் அன்பொடும் வாராப் பொருளாக்கம் புல்லார் புரள விடல்.

Arulotum Anpotum Vaaraap Porulaakkam Pullaar Purala Vital

“Riches devoid of love and grace Off with it; it is disgrace!”

Wealth gained by loss of love and grace,Let man cast off from his embrace

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Kural #755

Prince Kadhir and the Empty Gold

The story illustrates that accumulating wealth through hardship and without mercy is contrary to true leadership. (Kings) should rather avoid than seek the accumulation of wealth which does not flow in with mercy and love

8–14 yr 2 min