Kural #899

Not Offending the Great

WealthChapter 90

Kural 899 of 1,330 · Chapter 90 of 11578%

ஏந்திய கொள்கையார் சீறின் இடைமுரிந்து

வேந்தனும் வேந்து கெடும்

Translation (English)

Even a king will be destroyed midway if those of noble principles are angered.

Meaning for Kids

Even a powerful king will lose everything if wise and principled people become upset with them. Always respect those who stand for what is right.

பெரியாரைப் பிழையாமை

Not Offending the Great · Kurals 891-900

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