Kural #223

Charity / Giving

VirtueChapter 23

Kural 223 of 1,330 · Chapter 23 of 11519%

இலனென்னும் எவ்வம் உரையாமை ஈதல்

குலனுடையான் கண்ணே யுள

Translation (English)

Giving before someone says "I have nothing" is the mark of a noble person.

Meaning for Kids

A truly noble person gives to others before they even have to ask and say they have nothing. That is real kindness.

ஈகை

Charity · Kurals 221-230

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