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Chapter 99: சான்றாண்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft Civic Conduct Chapter 99

Kural 986

சான்றாண்மை

Position 6/10

திருக்குறள்

சால்பிற்குக் கட்டளை யாதெனின் தோல்வி துலையல்லார் கண்ணும் கொளல்.

Saalpirkuk Kattalai Yaadhenin Tholvi Thulaiyallaar Kannum Kolal

“To bear repulse e'en from the mean Is the touch-stone of worthy men”

What is perfection's test? The equal mindTo bear repulse from even meaner men resigned

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Kural #986

The True Champion

The story illustrates that a person of true perfection does not let ego prevent them from recognizing excellence in others, regardless of status. The touch-stone of perfection is to receive a defeat even at the hands of one's inferiors

8–14 yr 1 min