Kural #196

Against Vain Speech

VirtueChapter 20

Kural 196 of 1,330 · Chapter 20 of 11517%

பயனில்சொல் பராட்டு வானை மகனெனல்

மக்கட் பதடி யெனல்

Translation (English)

One who parades vain words is not a person of worth but mere chaff among people.

Meaning for Kids

A person who keeps bragging and saying useless things should not be called wise — they are like an empty husk of grain.

பயனில சொல்லாமை

Not Speaking Useless Words · Kurals 191-200

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