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Chapter 82: தீ நட்பு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 82

Kural 820

தீ நட்பு

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திருக்குறள்

எனைத்தும் குறுகுதல் ஓம்பல் மனைக்கெழீஇ மன்றில் பழிப்பார் தொடர்பு.

Enaiththum Kurukudhal Ompal Manaikkezheei Mandril Pazhippaar Thotarpu

“Keep aloof from those that smile At home and in public revile”

In anywise maintain not intercourse with those,Who in the house are friends, in hall are slandering foes

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Kural #820

The Masked Friend

The story illustrates the Kural's warning against people who act friendly in isolation but humiliate you in front of a crowd. Avoid even the least approach to a contraction of friendship with those who would love you in private but ridicule you in public

8–14 yr 1 min