Kural #842

Ignorance

WealthChapter 85

Kural 842 of 1,330 · Chapter 85 of 11573%

அறிவிலான் நெஞ்சுவந்து ஈதல் பிறிதியாதும்

இல்லை பெறுவான் தவம்

Translation (English)

When an ignorant person gives willingly, it is due to the good fortune of the receiver, not the giver's wisdom.

Meaning for Kids

When an ignorant person happily gives something away, it is only because the receiver did some good deeds in the past to deserve it.

புல்லறிவாண்மை

Petty Conceit · Kurals 841-850

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