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Chapter 92: வரைவின் மகளிர்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 92

Kural 911

வரைவின் மகளிர்

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திருக்குறள்

அன்பின் விழையார் பொருள்விழையும் ஆய்தொடியார் இன்சொல் இழுக்குத் தரும்.

Anpin Vizhaiyaar Porulvizhaiyum Aaidhotiyaar Insol Izhukkuth Tharum

“For gold, not love their tongue cajoles Men are ruined by bangled belles”

Those that choice armlets wear who seek not thee with love,But seek thy wealth, their pleasant words will ruin prove

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Kural #911

The Sweet Trap of Words

The story illustrates how flattering words driven by avarice rather than affection can lead to deception and loss. The sweet words of elegant braceleted (prostitutes) who desire (a man) not from affection but from avarice, will cause sorrow

6–10 yr 1 min