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Chapter 92: வரைவின் மகளிர்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 92

Kural 912

வரைவின் மகளிர்

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திருக்குறள்

பயன்தூக்கிப் பண்புரைக்கும் பண்பின் மகளிர் நயன்தூக்கி நள்ளா விடல்.

Payandhookkip Panpuraikkum Panpin Makalir Nayandhookki Nallaa Vital

“Avoid ill-natured whores who feign Love only for their selfish gain”

Who weigh the gain, and utter virtuous words with vicious heart,Weighing such women's worth, from their society depart

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Kural #912

Gold and True Affection

The story illustrates the Kural's warning about people who pretend to be virtuous only after assessing a person's wealth. One must ascertain the character of the ill-natured women who after ascertaining the wealth (of a man) speak (as if they were) good natured-ones, and avoid intercourse (with them)

6–10 yr 1 min