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Chapter 80: நட்பாராய்தல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 80

Kural 795

நட்பாராய்தல்

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திருக்குறள்

அழச்சொல்லி அல்லது இடித்து வழக்கறிய வல்லார்நடபு ஆய்ந்து கொளல்.

Azhachcholli Alladhu Itiththu Vazhakkariya Vallaarnatapu Aaindhu Kolal

“Who make you weep and chide wrong trends And lead you right are worthy friends”

Make them your chosen friend whose words repentance move,With power prescription's path to show, while evil they reprove

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Kural #795

The True Friend

The story illustrates the Kural's wisdom by showing how a friend who can rebuke and guide is more valuable than one who only agrees. You should examine and secure the friendship of those who can speak so as to make you weep over a crime (before its commission) or rebuke you severely (after you have done it) and are able to teach

8–14 yr 2 min