Kural #570

Not Being Cruel

WealthChapter 57

Kural 570 of 1,330 · Chapter 57 of 11550%

கல்லார்ப் பிணிக்கும் கடுங்கோல் அதுவல்லது

இல்லை நிலக்குத் தொழில்

Translation (English)

A harsh sceptre binds only the ignorant; such rule has no purpose but to ruin the land.

Meaning for Kids

A harsh ruler attracts only ignorant followers. His only job becomes destroying the land rather than building it.

வெருவந்த செய்யாமை

Not Terrorizing · Kurals 561-570

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