Kural #551
Unjust Rule
WealthChapter 56
Kural 551 of 1,330 · Chapter 56 of 11548%
கொலைமேற்கொண் டாரிற் கொடிதே அலைமேற்கொண்டு
அல்லவை செய்தொழுகும் வேந்து
Translation (English)
A king who oppresses his people and acts unjustly is worse than a murderer.
Meaning for Kids
A king who troubles his own people and does wrong things is worse than a murderer.
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Cruel Rule · Kurals 551-560
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