Kural #251

Vegetarianism

VirtueChapter 26

Kural 251 of 1,330 · Chapter 26 of 11522%

தன்னூன் பெருக்கற்குத் தான்பிறிது ஊனுண்பான்

எங்ஙனம் ஆளும் அருள்

Translation (English)

How can one who feeds on the flesh of others to fatten oneself possess compassion?

Meaning for Kids

How can someone who eats the flesh of another creature to grow their own body ever be truly kind and compassionate?

புலான்மறுத்தல்

Abstaining from Flesh · Kurals 251-260

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