Kural #216

Duty to Society

VirtueChapter 22

Kural 216 of 1,330 · Chapter 22 of 11519%

பயன்மரம் உள்ளூர்ப் பழுத்தற்றால் செல்வம்

நயனுடை யான்கண் படின்

Translation (English)

Wealth in the hands of a generous person is like a fruit tree bearing fruit in the middle of a village.

Meaning for Kids

When a generous person becomes rich, it is like a fruit tree growing in the middle of a village — everyone gets to enjoy its fruits.

ஒப்புரவறிதல்

Knowing Benevolence · Kurals 211-220

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