Kural #239

Fame / Glory

VirtueChapter 24

Kural 239 of 1,330 · Chapter 24 of 11521%

வசையிலா வண்பயன் குன்றும் இசையிலா

யாக்கை பொறுத்த நிலம்

Translation (English)

The earth\'s fruitfulness diminishes under the weight of a body that bears no fame.

Meaning for Kids

The earth feels sad carrying the weight of someone who lives without earning any good name or fame.

புகழ்

Fame · Kurals 231-240

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