Kural #328

Not Killing

VirtueChapter 33

Kural 328 of 1,330 · Chapter 33 of 11529%

நன்றாகும் ஆக்கம் பெரிதும் சிறிதுஅளவே

சென்றாகும் தீவினையாம் கொல்

Translation (English)

Though killing may bring some gain, the sin it creates is far greater.

Meaning for Kids

Killing might seem to bring some small benefit, but it actually causes much more harm and suffering in the end.

கொல்லாமை

Not Killing · Kurals 321-330

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