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Chapter 97: மானம்

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 97

Kural 962

மானம்

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திருக்குறள்

சீரினும் சீரல்ல செய்யாரே சீரொடு பேராண்மை வேண்டு பவர்.

Seerinum Seeralla Seyyaare Seerotu Peraanmai Ventu Pavar

“Who seek honour and manly fame Don't do mean deeds even for name”

Who seek with glory to combine honour's untarnished fame,Do no inglorious deeds, though men accord them glory's name

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Kural #962

Kiran's True Treasure

The story illustrates that those who value their integrity will never resort to shameful acts, even if those acts could bring them fame or wealth. Those who desire (to maintain their) honour, will surely do nothing dishonourable, even for the sake of fame

8–14 yr 1 min