Kural #183

Not Backbiting

VirtueChapter 19

Kural 183 of 1,330 · Chapter 19 of 11516%

புறங்கூறிப் பொய்த்துயிர் வாழ்தலின் சாதல்

அறங்கூறும் ஆக்கந் தரும்

Translation (English)

Death is more virtuous and profitable than living by backbiting and deceit.

Meaning for Kids

It is better to live honestly than to survive by talking badly about others behind their backs.

புறங்கூறாமை

Not Backbiting · Kurals 181-190

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