Kural #39

Assertion of Virtue

VirtueChapter 4

Kural 39 of 1,330 · Chapter 4 of 1153%

அறத்தான் வருவதே இன்பம் மற்றெல்லாம்

புறத்த புகழும் இல

Translation (English)

Only the joy that comes from virtue is true happiness; all else has no glory.

Meaning for Kids

True happiness comes only from doing good deeds. Everything else brings no real joy or praise.

அறன் வலியுறுத்தல்

Assertion of Virtue · Kurals 31-40

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