Kural #798

Testing Friendship

WealthChapter 80

Kural 798 of 1,330 · Chapter 80 of 11569%

உள்ளற்க உள்ளம் சிறுகுவ கொள்ளற்க

அல்லற்கண் ஆற்றறுப்பார் நட்பு

Translation (English)

Do not think belittling thoughts; do not befriend those who desert you in distress.

Meaning for Kids

Do not even think thoughts that weaken your spirit, and do not keep friends who abandon you in times of trouble.

நட்பாராய்தல்

Investigating Friendship · Kurals 791-800

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