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Chapter 77: படைமாட்சி

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 77

Kural 766

படைமாட்சி

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திருக்குறள்

மறமானம் மாண்ட வழிச்செலவு தேற்றம் எனநான்கே ஏமம் படைக்கு.

Maramaanam Maanta Vazhichchelavu Thetram Enanaanke Emam Pataikku

“Manly army has merits four:- Stately-march, faith, honour, valour”

Valour with honour, sure advance in glory's path, with confidence;To warlike host these four are sure defence

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Kural #766

The Four Pillars of Strength

The story illustrates how Prince Aryan learns that true strength comes from combining bravery with honour, wisdom, and mutual trust, mirroring the Kural. Valour, honour, following in the excellent-footsteps (of its predecessors) and trust-worthiness; these four alone constitute the safeguard of an army

8–14 yr 2 min