Kural #279

Improper Conduct

VirtueChapter 28

Kural 279 of 1,330 · Chapter 28 of 11524%

கணைகொடிது யாழ்கோடு செவ்விதுஆங் கன்ன

வினைபடு பாலால் கொளல்

Translation (English)

An arrow is straight but cruel; a yaazh is curved but sweet. Judge people by their deeds, not appearance.

Meaning for Kids

An arrow looks straight but is cruel, while the curved yaazh instrument makes sweet music. Judge people by their actions, not their looks.

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