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Chapter 96: குடிமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 96

Kural 960

குடிமை

Position 10/10

திருக்குறள்

நலம்வேண்டின் நாணுடைமை வேண்டும் குலம்வேண்டின் வேண்டுக யார்க்கும் பணிவு.

Nalamventin Naanutaimai Ventum Kulam Ventin Ventuka Yaarkkum Panivu

“All gain good name by modesty Nobility by humility”

Who seek for good the grace of virtuous shame must know;Who seek for noble name to all must reverence show

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Kural #960

The Strength of Gentleness

The story illustrates that true nobility is found in modesty and submissiveness to others. He who desires a good name must desire modesty; and he who desires (the continuance of) a family greatness must be submissive to all

8–14 yr 2 min