Kural #173

Not Coveting

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Kural 173 of 1,330 · Chapter 18 of 11515%

சிற்றின்பம் வெஃகி அறனல்ல செய்யாரே

மற்றின்பம் வேண்டு பவர்

Translation (English)

Those who seek lasting joy will not do wrong for momentary pleasure.

Meaning for Kids

People who want lasting happiness will never do wrong things just for a small, quick pleasure.

வெஃகாமை

Not Coveting · Kurals 171-180

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