Kural #293

Truthfulness

VirtueChapter 30

Kural 293 of 1,330 · Chapter 30 of 11525%

தன்நெஞ்சு அறிவது பொய்யற்க பொய்த்தபின்

தன்நெஞ்சே தன்னைச் சுடும்

Translation (English)

Do not lie against your own conscience; after lying, your own heart will scorch you.

Meaning for Kids

Never tell a lie that your own heart knows is wrong. If you do, your own conscience will burn you from inside.

வாய்மை

Veracity · Kurals 291-300

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