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Chapter 92: வரைவின் மகளிர்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 92

Kural 915

வரைவின் மகளிர்

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திருக்குறள்

பொதுநலத்தார் புன்னலம் தோயார் மதிநலத்தின் மாண்ட அறிவி னவர்.

Podhunalaththaar Punnalam Thoyaar Madhinalaththin Maanta Arivi Navar

“The lofty wise will never covet The open charms of a vile harlot”

From contact with their worthless charms, whose charms to all are free,The men with sense of good and lofty wisdom blest will flee;

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Kural #915

The Wisdom of Malika

Malika's refusal to be swayed by the diamond necklace demonstrates how superior intellect and character lead one to ignore trivial delights. Those whose knowledge is made excellent by their (natural) sense will not covet the trffling delights

8–14 yr 1 min