Kural #338

Impermanence

VirtueChapter 34

Kural 338 of 1,330 · Chapter 34 of 11529%

குடம்பை தனித்தொழியப் புள்பறந் தற்றே

உடம்பொடு உயிரிடை நட்பு

Translation (English)

The bond between body and soul is like a bird leaving its shell — one day it flies away.

Meaning for Kids

The friendship between our body and soul is like a bird and its egg. One day the bird flies away and leaves the shell behind.

நிலையாமை

Instability · Kurals 331-340

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