Kural #614

Manly Effort

WealthChapter 62

Kural 614 of 1,330 · Chapter 62 of 11553%

தாளாண்மை இல்லாதான் வேளாண்மை பேடிகை

வாளாண்மை போலக் கெடும்

Translation (English)

The generosity of a person without effort is like a sword in a coward's hand — useless.

Meaning for Kids

A lazy person who tries to be generous is like a coward holding a sword — it is useless and will fail.

ஆள்வினையுடைமை

Effort · Kurals 611-620

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