Kural #286

Not Stealing

VirtueChapter 29

Kural 286 of 1,330 · Chapter 29 of 11525%

அளவின்கண் நின்றொழுகல் ஆற்றார் களவின்கண்

கன்றிய காத லவர்

Translation (English)

Those with a passion for theft cannot walk the path of righteous conduct.

Meaning for Kids

Those who love to steal cannot live a balanced and honest life. Stealing takes away their ability to be fair.

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Not Stealing · Kurals 281-290

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