Kural #222

Charity / Giving

VirtueChapter 23

Kural 222 of 1,330 · Chapter 23 of 11519%

நல்லாறு எனினும் கொளல்தீது மேலுலகம்

இல்லெனினும் ஈதலே நன்று

Translation (English)

Even if taking is justified, it is still wrong; even if heaven does not exist, giving is always good.

Meaning for Kids

Even if someone says taking is fine, it is still not as good as giving. Giving is always better, even if there is no reward waiting for you.

ஈகை

Charity · Kurals 221-230

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