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Chapter 82: தீ நட்பு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 82

Kural 811

தீ நட்பு

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திருக்குறள்

பருகுவார் போலினும் பண்பிலார் கேண்மை பெருகலிற் குன்றல் இனிது.

Parukuvaar Polinum Panpilaar Kenmai Perukalir Kundral Inidhu

“Swallowing love of soulless men Had better wane than wax anon”

Though evil men should all-absorbing friendship show,Their love had better die away than grow

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Kural #811

The Mask of Friendship

The story illustrates that people who act overly affectionate to hide their bad nature are dangerous, and distancing oneself is the wise choice. The decrease of friendship with those who look as if they would eat you up (through excess of love) while they are really destitute of goodness is far better than its increase

6–10 yr 1 min
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Kural #811

Mani's Loyal Heart

In a peaceful little village, there lived a small, energetic puppy named Mani. Mani was more than just a pet; he was the best friend of a young boy named Kavin. Every evening, as Kavin studied his les…

8–14 yr 2 min