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Chapter 92: வரைவின் மகளிர்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 92

Kural 916

வரைவின் மகளிர்

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திருக்குறள்

தந்நலம் பாரிப்பார் தோயார் தகைசெருக்கிப் புன்னலம் பாரிப்பார் தோள்.

Thannalam Paarippaar Thoyaar Thakaiserukkip Punnalam Paarippaar Thol

“Those who guard their worthy fame Shun the wanton's vaunting charm”

From touch of those who worthless charms, with wanton arts, display,The men who would their own true good maintain will turn away

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Kural #916

The True Shine

Arjun's decision to distance himself from Rohan, who tried to claim credit for Arjun's work, directly reflects the Kural's warning against those who seek fame through others' efforts. Those who would spread (the fame of) their own goodness will not desire the shoulders of those,who rejoice in their accomplishments and bestow their despicable favours (on all who pay)

8–14 yr 2 min