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Chapter 86: இகல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 86

Kural 852

இகல்

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திருக்குறள்

பகல்கருதிப் பற்றா செயினும் இகல்கருதி இன்னாசெய் யாமை தலை.

Pakalkarudhip Patraa Seyinum Ikalkarudhi Innaasey Yaamai Thalai

“Rouse not hatred and confusion Though foes provoke disunion”

Though men disunion plan, and do thee much despite'Tis best no enmity to plan, nor evil deeds requite

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Kural #852

The Strength of Kindness

The story illustrates that even when a friendship ends or faces conflict, one should never let hatred lead to harmful actions, reflecting the Kural's wisdom. Though disagreeable things may be done from (a feeling of) disunion, it is far better that nothing painful be done from (that of) hatred

8–14 yr 1 min