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Chapter 86: இகல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 86

Kural 854

இகல்

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இன்பத்துள் இன்பம் பயக்கும் இகலென்னும் துன்பத்துள் துன்பங் கெடின்.

Inpaththul Inpam Payakkum Ikalennum Thunpaththul Thunpang Ketin

“Hate-the woe of woes destroy; Then joy of joys you can enjoy”

Joy of joys abundant grows,When malice dies that woe of woes

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Kural #854

The Weight of a Grudge

The story illustrates that hatred is a profound misery, and its removal leads to supreme delight, as per the Kural. If hatred which is the greatest misery is destroyed, it will yield the greatest delight

8–14 yr 2 min