Kural #141

Not Coveting Another\'s Wife

VirtueChapter 15

Kural 141 of 1,330 · Chapter 15 of 11512%

பிறன்பொருளாள் பெட்டொழுகும் பேதைமை ஞாலத்து

அறம்பொருள் கண்டார்கண் இல்

Translation (English)

The folly of coveting what belongs to another is never found in those who understand virtue.

Meaning for Kids

Wise people who understand right from wrong never try to take what rightfully belongs to someone else.

பிறனில் விழையாமை

Not Coveting Another's Wife · Kurals 141-150

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