Kural #481

Knowing the Right Time

WealthChapter 49

Kural 481 of 1,330 · Chapter 49 of 11542%

பகல்வெல்லும் கூகையைக் காக்கை இகல்வெல்லும்

வேந்தர்க்கு வேண்டும் பொழுது

Translation (English)

A crow defeats an owl by day; a king too must choose the right time to conquer.

Meaning for Kids

Just like a crow can beat an owl during the day, a king needs to pick the right time to win any challenge.

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Knowing the Right Time · Kurals 481-490

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