Kural #881

Inner Enemies

WealthChapter 89

Kural 881 of 1,330 · Chapter 89 of 11577%

நிழல்நீரும் இன்னாத இன்னா தமர்நீரும்

இன்னாவாம் இன்னா செயின்

Translation (English)

Even shade and water can be harmful; so too can relatives if they act with ill will.

Meaning for Kids

Even shade and water can be harmful if they are bad. Similarly, even friends and family can hurt you if they act with bad intentions.

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