Kural #180

Not Coveting

VirtueChapter 18

Kural 180 of 1,330 · Chapter 18 of 11516%

இறலீனும் எண்ணாது வெஃகின் விறலீனும்

வேண்டாமை என்னுஞ் செருக்கு

Translation (English)

Thoughtless greed brings ruin; the pride of not coveting brings triumph.

Meaning for Kids

Thoughtless greed brings destruction, but the pride of not wanting what others have brings victory and glory.

வெஃகாமை

Not Coveting · Kurals 171-180

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