Kural #151

Patience / Forbearance

VirtueChapter 16

Kural 151 of 1,330 · Chapter 16 of 11513%

அகழ்வாரைத் தாங்கும் நிலம்போலத் தம்மை

இகழ்வார்ப் பொறுத்தல் தலை

Translation (English)

Bear with those who insult you, just as the earth bears those who dig into it.

Meaning for Kids

Just like the earth supports even those who dig into it, the best people are patient with those who say mean things about them.

பொறையுடைமை

Patience · Kurals 151-160

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