Kural #284

Not Stealing

VirtueChapter 29

Kural 284 of 1,330 · Chapter 29 of 11525%

களவின்கண் கன்றிய காதல் விளைவின்கண்

வீயா விழுமம் தரும்

Translation (English)

The passion for theft will yield unending sorrow in its outcome.

Meaning for Kids

The love of stealing brings never-ending sorrow. It creates problems that follow you everywhere.

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Not Stealing · Kurals 281-290

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