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Chapter 83: கூடா நட்பு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 83

Kural 828

கூடா நட்பு

Position 8/10

திருக்குறள்

தொழுதகை யுள்ளும் படையொடுங்கும் ஒன்னார் அழுதகண் ணீரும் அனைத்து.

Thozhudhakai Yullum Pataiyotungum Onnaar Azhudhakan Neerum Anaiththu

“Adoring hands of foes hide arms Their sobbing tears have lurking harms”

In hands that worship weapon ten hidden lies;Such are the tears that fall from foeman's eyes

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Kural #828

The Mask of Friendship

The story illustrates how enemies can use the appearance of devotion and emotion as weapons to deceive and harm. A weapon may be hid in the very hands with which (one's) foes adore (him) (and) the tears they shed are of the same nature

8–14 yr 2 min