Kural #966

Honour

WealthChapter 97

Kural 966 of 1,330 · Chapter 97 of 11584%

புகழ்இன்றால் புத்தேள்நாட்டு உய்யாதால் என்மற்று

இகழ்வார்பின் சென்று நிலை

Translation (English)

Following those who despise you brings neither fame nor heavenly reward — why do it?

Meaning for Kids

Why would anyone follow and serve people who look down on them? It brings no fame and no heavenly reward.

மானம்

Honour · Kurals 961-970

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