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Chapter 97: மானம்

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 97

Kural 961

மானம்

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திருக்குறள்

இன்றி அமையாச் சிறப்பின ஆயினும் குன்ற வருப விடல்.

Indri Amaiyaach Chirappina Aayinum Kundra Varupa Vital

“Though needed for your life in main, From mean degrading acts refrain”

Though linked to splendours man no otherwise may gain,Reject each act that may thine honour's clearness stain

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Kural #961

The Price of Honor

The story illustrates that even if an action seems necessary for survival or wealth, if it degrades one's family honor, it must be avoided. Actions that would degrade (one's) family should not be done; though they may be so important that not doing them would end in death

8–14 yr 2 min