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Chapter 85: புல்லறிவாண்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 85

Kural 842

புல்லறிவாண்மை

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திருக்குறள்

அறிவிலான் நெஞ்சுவந்து ஈதல் பிறிதியாதும் இல்லை பெறுவான் தவம்.

Arivilaan Nenjuvandhu Eedhal Piridhiyaadhum Illai Peruvaan Thavam

“When fool bestows with glee a gift It comes but by getter's merit”

The gift of foolish man, with willing heart bestowed, is nought,But blessing by receiver's penance bought

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Kural #842

The Gift of Good Fortune

The story illustrates that a seemingly 'foolish' act of generosity is actually a cosmic alignment where the receiver's good deeds from the past allow them to receive help. (The cause of) a fool cheerfully giving (something) is nothing else but the receiver's merit (in a former birth)

8–14 yr 2 min