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Chapter 84: பேதைமை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 84

Kural 836

பேதைமை

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திருக்குறள்

பொய்படும் ஒன்றோ புனைபூணும் கையறியாப் பேதை வினைமேற் கொளின்.

Poipatum Ondro Punaipoonum Kaiyariyaap Pedhai Vinaimer Kolin

“A know-nothing fool daring a deed Not only fails but feels fettered”

When fool some task attempts with uninstructed pains,It fails; nor that alone, himself he binds with chains

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Kural #836

The Foolish Pride of Arjun

The story illustrates that a person who lacks skill but attempts a difficult task will not only fail but also bring shame upon themselves, mirroring the Kural. If the fool, who knows not how to act undertakes a work, he will (certainly) fail (But) is it all ? He will even adorn himself with fetters

8–14 yr 2 min