Kural #271

Improper Conduct

VirtueChapter 28

Kural 271 of 1,330 · Chapter 28 of 11524%

வஞ்ச மனத்தான் படிற்றொழுக்கம் பூதங்கள்

ஐந்தும் அகத்தே நகும்

Translation (English)

The five elements laugh within at the deceitful conduct of one with a dishonest mind.

Meaning for Kids

When someone pretends to be good but has a tricky mind, even the five elements of nature laugh at their fake behavior.

கூடா ஒழுக்கம்

Inconsistency · Kurals 271-280

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