Kural #964

Honour

WealthChapter 97

Kural 964 of 1,330 · Chapter 97 of 11584%

தலையின் இழிந்த மயிரனையர் மாந்தர்

நிலையின் இழிந்தக் கடை

Translation (English)

Those who fall from their honoured position are like hair that has fallen from the head.

Meaning for Kids

People who lose their honour become like hair that has fallen from the head — once respected but now useless.

மானம்

Honour · Kurals 961-970

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