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Chapter 92: வரைவின் மகளிர்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 92

Kural 913

வரைவின் மகளிர்

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திருக்குறள்

பொருட்பெண்டிர் பொய்ம்மை முயக்கம் இருட்டறையில் ஏத஧ல் பிணந்தழீஇ அற்று.

Porutpentir Poimmai Muyakkam Iruttaraiyil Edhil Pinandhazheei Atru

“The false embrace of whores is like That of a damned corpse in the dark”

As one in darkened room, some stranger corpse inarms,Is he who seeks delight in mercenary women's charms

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Kural #913

The Shadow of Falsehood

The story illustrates that affection based solely on wealth is as meaningless as embracing a lifeless body in the dark. The false embraces of wealth-loving women are like (hired men) embracing a strange corpse in a dark room

6–10 yr 1 min