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Chapter 82: தீ நட்பு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 82

Kural 815

தீ நட்பு

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திருக்குறள்

செய்தேமஞ் சாராச் சிறியவர் புன்கேண்மை எய்தலின் எய்தாமை நன்று.

Seydhemanj Chaaraach Chiriyavar Punkenmai Eydhalin Eydhaamai Nandru

“Friends low and mean that give no help- Leave them is better than to keep”

'Tis better not to gain than gain the friendship profitlessOf men of little minds, who succour fails when dangers press

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Kural #815

The Shadowless Friend

The story illustrates that a friend who cannot be relied upon brings more harm than good, echoing the Kural's warning against base friendships. It is far better to avoid that to contract the evil friendship of the base who cannot protect (their friends) even when appointed to do so

8–14 yr 2 min