Kural #281

Not Stealing

VirtueChapter 29

Kural 281 of 1,330 · Chapter 29 of 11524%

எள்ளாமை வேண்டுவான் என்பான் எனைத்தொன்றும்

கள்ளாமை காக்கதன் நெஞ்சு

Translation (English)

He who desires not to be despised should guard his mind against coveting others\' possessions.

Meaning for Kids

If you want people to respect you, never take anything that belongs to someone else. Guard your heart against stealing.

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Not Stealing · Kurals 281-290

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