Kural #85

Hospitality

VirtueChapter 9

Kural 85 of 1,330 · Chapter 9 of 1157%

வித்தும் இடல்வேண்டும் கொல்லோ விருந்தோம்பி

மிச்சில் மிசைவான் புலம்

Translation (English)

Does the land of one who feeds guests first and eats the remains even need sowing?

Meaning for Kids

A person who first feeds guests and then eats the leftovers will never need to plant seeds - the land will grow crops on its own!

விருந்தோம்பல்

Hospitality · Kurals 81-90

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