Kural #849

Ignorance

WealthChapter 85

Kural 849 of 1,330 · Chapter 85 of 11574%

காணாதான் காட்டுவான் தான்காணான் காணாதான்

கண்டானாம் தான்கண்ட வாறு

Translation (English)

One who tries to show the way to others without seeing it himself will never see it, though he thinks he has.

Meaning for Kids

A person who tries to teach others what they do not understand themselves will never truly see the truth either.

புல்லறிவாண்மை

Petty Conceit · Kurals 841-850

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