Kural #566

Not Being Cruel

WealthChapter 57

Kural 566 of 1,330 · Chapter 57 of 11549%

கடுஞ்சொல்லன் கண்ணிலன் ஆயின் நெடுஞ்செல்வம்

நீடின்றி ஆங்கே கெடும்

Translation (English)

If a ruler speaks harshly and lacks kindness, even great wealth will quickly perish.

Meaning for Kids

If a ruler uses harsh words and lacks kindness, even great wealth will vanish in no time.

வெருவந்த செய்யாமை

Not Terrorizing · Kurals 561-570

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