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Chapter 95: மருந்து

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 95

Kural 944

மருந்து

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திருக்குறள்

அற்றது அறிந்து கடைப்பிடித்து மாறல்ல துய்க்க துவரப் பசித்து.

Atradhu Arindhu Kataippitiththu Maaralla Thuykka Thuvarap Pasiththu

“Know digestion; with keen appetite Eat what is suitable and right”

Knowing the food digested well, when hunger prompteth thee,With constant care, the viands choose that well agree

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Kural #944

Kavimathi's Healthy Secret

The story illustrates the Kural's wisdom of waiting for digestion and accepting simple, nutritious food during hunger to maintain health. (First) assure yourself that your food has been digested and never fail to eat, when very hungry, whatever is not disagreeable (to you)

8–14 yr 2 min