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Chapter 84: பேதைமை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 84

Kural 833

பேதைமை

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திருக்குறள்

நாணாமை நாடாமை நாரின்மை யாதொன்றும் பேணாமை பேதை தொழில்

Naanaamai Naataamai Naarinmai Yaadhondrum Penaamai Pedhai Thozhil

“Shameless, aimless, callous, listless Such are the marks of foolishness”

Ashamed of nothing, searching nothing out, of loveless heart,Nought cherishing, 'tis thus the fool will play his part

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Kural #833

The Garden of Wisdom

Rohan's behavior—his lack of interest, his harshness toward Kavi, and his disregard for the task—directly illustrates the qualities of a fool mentioned in the Kural. Shamelessness indifference (to what must be sought after), harshness, and aversion for everything (that ought to be desired) are the qualities of the fool

8–14 yr 2 min