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Chapter 97: மானம்

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 97

Kural 969

மானம்

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திருக்குறள்

மயிர்நீப்பின் வாழாக் கவரிமா அன்னார் உயிர்நீப்பர் மானம் வரின்.

Mayirneeppin Vaazhaak Kavarimaa Annaar Uyirneeppar Maanam Varin

“Honour lost, the noble expire Like a yak that loses its hair”

Like the wild ox that, of its tuft bereft, will pine away,Are those who, of their honour shorn, will quit the light of day

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Kural #969

The Price of Honor

The story reflects the Kural by showing that a person would rather lose everything than lose their dignity and truthfulness. Those who give up (their) life when (their) honour is at stake are like the yark which kills itself at the loss of (even one of) its hairs

8–14 yr 2 min