Kural #171

Not Coveting

VirtueChapter 18

Kural 171 of 1,330 · Chapter 18 of 11515%

நடுவின்றி நன்பொருள் வெஃகின் குடிபொன்றிக்

குற்றமும் ஆங்கே தரும்

Translation (English)

Coveting others\' wealth unjustly ruins your family and brings disgrace.

Meaning for Kids

If you greedily want things that are not yours, your family will suffer and you will get into trouble.

வெஃகாமை

Not Coveting · Kurals 171-180

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