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Chapter 84: பேதைமை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 84

Kural 832

பேதைமை

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திருக்குறள்

பேதைமையுள் எல்லாம் பேதைமை காதன்மை கையல்ல தன்கட் செயல்.

Pedhaimaiyul Ellaam Pedhaimai Kaadhanmai Kaiyalla Thankat Seyal

“Folly of follies is to lead A lewd and lawless life so bad”

'Mid follies chiefest folly is to fix your loveOn deeds which to your station unbefitting prove

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Kural #832

Kavin and the Forbidden Treats

The story illustrates that true folly lies in deriving pleasure from breaking rules and doing what is prohibited. The greatest folly is that which leads one to take delight in doing what is forbidden

8–14 yr 2 min