Kural #194

Against Vain Speech

VirtueChapter 20

Kural 194 of 1,330 · Chapter 20 of 11517%

நயன்சாரா நன்மையின் நீக்கும் பயன்சாராப்

பண்பில் சொல் பல்லா ரகத்து

Translation (English)

Uttering useless, graceless words among many drives one away from virtue and goodness.

Meaning for Kids

Speaking worthless words in a group pushes you away from goodness and makes people lose respect for you.

பயனில சொல்லாமை

Not Speaking Useless Words · Kurals 191-200

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