Kural #184

Not Backbiting

VirtueChapter 19

Kural 184 of 1,330 · Chapter 19 of 11516%

கண்ணின்று கண்ணறச் சொல்லினும் சொல்லற்க

முன்னின்று பின்நோக்காச் சொல்

Translation (English)

Even if you speak harshly to one\'s face, never speak behind their back words you would not say before them.

Meaning for Kids

Even if you must say something harsh to someone directly, never say things behind their back that you would not say to their face.

புறங்கூறாமை

Not Backbiting · Kurals 181-190

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