Kural #276

Improper Conduct

VirtueChapter 28

Kural 276 of 1,330 · Chapter 28 of 11524%

நெஞ்சில் துறவார் துறந்தார்போல் வஞ்சித்து

வாழ்வாரின் வன்கணார் இல்

Translation (English)

There is no one more hard-hearted than those who deceive by pretending to renounce while not having renounced in their heart.

Meaning for Kids

There is no one more cruel than those who pretend to have given up worldly things but have not truly let go in their heart.

கூடா ஒழுக்கம்

Inconsistency · Kurals 271-280

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