Kural #185
Not Backbiting
VirtueChapter 19
Kural 185 of 1,330 · Chapter 19 of 11516%
அறஞ்சொல்லும் நெஞ்சத்தான் அன்மை புறஞ்சொல்லும்
புன்மையாற் காணப் படும்
Translation (English)
The meanness of a backbiter reveals that virtue is not in their heart.
Meaning for Kids
If someone talks about being good but gossips behind people\'s backs, you can tell they are not truly good inside.
புறங்கூறாமை
Not Backbiting · Kurals 181-190
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