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Chapter 96: குடிமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 96

Kural 952

குடிமை

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திருக்குறள்

ஒழுக்கமும் வாய்மையும் நாணும்இம் மூன்றும் இழுக்கார் குடிப்பிறந் தார்.

Ozhukkamum Vaaimaiyum Naanum Im Moondrum Izhukkaar Kutippiran Thaar

“The noble-born lack not these three: Good conduct, truth and modesty”

In these three things the men of noble birth fail not:In virtuous deed and truthful word, and chastened thought

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Kural #952

Kari's True Treasure

The story illustrates how Kari's adherence to good manners, truth, and modesty leads to a reward far greater than material wealth, reflecting Kural 952. The high-born will never deviate from these three; good manners, truthfulness and modesty

6–10 yr 1 min