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Chapter 85: புல்லறிவாண்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 85

Kural 848

புல்லறிவாண்மை

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திருக்குறள்

ஏவவும் செய்கலான் தான்தேறான் அவ்வுயிர் போஒம் அளவுமோர் நோய்.

Evavum Seykalaan Thaandheraan Avvuyir Poom Alavumor Noi

“He listens not nor himself knows Plague is his life until it goes”

Advised, he heeds not; of himself knows nothing wise;This man's whole life is all one plague until he dies

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Kural #848

Kari's Careless Mistake

Kari represents the person described in the Kural—one who neither listens to guidance nor takes the initiative to understand his duties, leading to loss. The fool will not perform (his duties) even when advised nor ascertain them himself; such a soul is a

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