Kural #253
Vegetarianism
VirtueChapter 26
Kural 253 of 1,330 · Chapter 26 of 11522%
படைகொண்டார் நெஞ்சம்போல் நன்னூக்காது ஒன்றன்
உடல்சுவை உண்டார் மனம்
Translation (English)
The mind of one who has eaten flesh will not think noble thoughts, like the heart of one who bears a weapon.
Meaning for Kids
The mind of someone who has tasted the flesh of another creature will not think kind thoughts, just like a warrior holding a weapon is ready to fight, not to be gentle.
புலான்மறுத்தல்
Abstaining from Flesh · Kurals 251-260
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