Kural #292

Truthfulness

VirtueChapter 30

Kural 292 of 1,330 · Chapter 30 of 11525%

பொய்மையும் வாய்மை யிடத்த புரைதீர்ந்த

நன்மை பயக்கும் எனின்

Translation (English)

Even falsehood has the nature of truth if it brings about flawless good.

Meaning for Kids

Even a small lie can be like truth if it brings pure goodness and helps someone without causing any harm.

வாய்மை

Veracity · Kurals 291-300

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