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Chapter 99: சான்றாண்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 99

Kural 985

சான்றாண்மை

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ஆற்றுவார் ஆற்றல் பணிதல் அதுசான்றோர் மாற்றாரை மாற்றும் படை.

Aatruvaar Aatral Panidhal Adhusaandror Maatraarai Maatrum Patai

“Humility is valour's strength A force that averts foes at length”

Submission is the might of men of mighty acts; the sageWith that same weapon stills his foeman's rage

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Kural #985

The Prince and the Gentle Path

The story illustrates that stooping to the level of others and showing respect is a strategic strength that turns potential foes or obstacles into allies. Stooping (to inferiors) is the strength of those who can accomplish (an undertaking); and that is the weapon with which the great avert their foes

8–14 yr 1 min