Kural #1017

Shame / Modesty

WealthChapter 102

Kural 1017 of 1,330 · Chapter 102 of 11588%

நாணால் உயிரைத் துறப்பர் உயிர்ப்பொருட்டால்

நாண்துறவார் நாணாள் பவர்

Translation (English)

The modest would rather lose life than lose their sense of shame; they never abandon modesty for life's sake.

Meaning for Kids

A truly modest person cares more about doing right than about saving themselves. Modesty guides their every action.

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