Kural #1049

Poverty

WealthChapter 105

Kural 1049 of 1,330 · Chapter 105 of 11591%

நெருப்பினுள் துஞ்சலும் ஆகும் நிரப்பினுள்

யாதொன்றும் கண்பாடு அரிது

Translation (English)

One might sleep even in fire, but there is no rest when burdened by a lack of effort.

Meaning for Kids

A person can even sleep near fire, but cannot sleep peacefully when worried about not having worked hard enough. Peace of mind comes from effort.

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