Kural #366

Eradication of Desire

VirtueChapter 37

Kural 366 of 1,330 · Chapter 37 of 11532%

அஞ்சுவ தோரும் அறனே ஒருவனை

வஞ்சிப்ப தோரும் அவா

Translation (English)

What one should fear is desire, for it deceives; what one should follow is virtue.

Meaning for Kids

Be careful of desire because it secretly tricks you. Doing what is right is the best way to protect yourself from its trap.

அவா அறுத்தல்

Curbing Desire · Kurals 361-370

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