Kural #1148

Gossip and Rumors

LoveChapter 115

Kural 1148 of 1,330 · Chapter 115 of 115100%

நெய்யால் எரிநுதுப்பேம் என்றற்றால் கெளவையால்

காமம் நுதுப்பேம் எனல்

Translation (English)

Trying to extinguish love with gossip is like trying to put out fire with ghee — it only makes it stronger.

Meaning for Kids

Trying to stop love with gossip is like trying to put out a fire by pouring ghee on it — it only makes the fire bigger!

அலரறிவுறுத்தல்

The Knowledge of Rumour · Kurals 1141-1150

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