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Chapter 91: பெண்வழிச்சேறல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 91

Kural 909

பெண்வழிச்சேறல்

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திருக்குறள்

அறவினையும் ஆன்ற பொருளும் பிறவினையும் பெண்ஏவல் செய்வார்கண் இல்.

Aravinaiyum Aandra Porulum Piravinaiyum Peneval Seyvaarkan Il

“No virtue riches nor joy is seen In those who submit to women”

No virtuous deed, no seemly wealth, no pleasure, restsWith them who live obedient to their wives' behests

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Kural #909

The Man Without a Compass

The story illustrates the Kural by showing how Samuel's inability to act on his own judgment due to being led by his wife's whims led to the loss of his prosperity and social standing. From those who obey the commands of their wives are to be expected neither deeds of virtue, nor those of wealth nor (even) those of pleasure

6–10 yr 1 min