Kural #220

Duty to Society

VirtueChapter 22

Kural 220 of 1,330 · Chapter 22 of 11519%

ஒப்புரவி னால்வரும் கேடெனின் அஃதொருவன்

விற்றுக்கோள் தக்க துடைத்து

Translation (English)

If ruin comes from benevolence, such ruin is worth purchasing — it is a worthy bargain.

Meaning for Kids

If helping others makes you lose your wealth, that kind of loss is actually worth buying! It is a wonderful trade.

ஒப்புரவறிதல்

Knowing Benevolence · Kurals 211-220

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