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Chapter 83: கூடா நட்பு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 83

Kural 823

கூடா நட்பு

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திருக்குறள்

பலநல்ல கற்றக் கடைத்து மனநல்லர் ஆகுதல் மாணார்க் கரிது.

Palanalla Katrak Kataiththu Mananallar Aakudhal Maanaark Karidhu

“They may be vast in good studies But heartfelt-love is hard for foes”

To heartfelt goodness men ignoble hardly may attain,Although abundant stores of goodly lore they gain

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Kural #823

Knowledge vs. Kindness

The story illustrates that while enemies or rivals may possess vast knowledge, true compassion and goodness come from the heart, not from books. Though (one's) enemies may have mastered many good books, it will be impossible for them to become truly loving at heart

8–14 yr 2 min