Kural #217

Duty to Society

VirtueChapter 22

Kural 217 of 1,330 · Chapter 22 of 11519%

மருந்தாகித் தப்பா மரத்தற்றால் செல்வம்

பெருந்தகை யான்கண் படின்

Translation (English)

Wealth in the hands of a noble person is like a medicinal tree that never fails to heal.

Meaning for Kids

When a noble and kind person has wealth, it is like a medicine tree that never fails to cure — it always helps people.

ஒப்புரவறிதல்

Knowing Benevolence · Kurals 211-220

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