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Chapter 78: படைச்செருக்கு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 78

Kural 778

படைச்செருக்கு

Position 8/10

திருக்குறள்

உறின்உயிர் அஞ்சா மறவர் இறைவன் செறினும் சீர்குன்றல் இலர்.

Urinuyir Anjaa Maravar Iraivan Serinum Seerkundral Ilar

“The king may chide, they pursue strife; They fear loss of glory; not life”

Fearless they rush where'er 'the tide of battle rolls';The king's reproof damps not the ardour of their eager souls

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Kural #778

The Unwavering Spirit

The story illustrates how Vikram maintains his martial spirit and readiness despite the King's command to stay away from conflict. The heroes who are not afraid of losing their life in a contest will not cool their ardour, even if the king prohibits (their fighting)

8–14 yr 2 min