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Tirukural – Chapter 14


Chapter 14: Possession of Virtuous Conduct


Verse 131
It is said that men grow bigger by acts of goodness. Here a small boy is feeding and petting a cat. A second youth is bathing his elderly father. Below a devotee is offering his wages to help build his favorite temple.


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Weaver’s Wisdom




Verse 131

Virtuous conduct leads a man to eminent greatness.
Therefore, it should be guarded as more precious than life itself.

Verse 132

In your striving, be mindful to preserve good conduct.
In your deliberations, discover it is your staunchest ally.

Verse 133

Morality is the birthright of high families,
while immoral conduct’s legacy is lowly birth.

Verse 134

If a priest forgets the Vedas, he can relearn them.
But if he falls from virtue, his high birth is forever lost.

Verse 135

Prosperity is not for the envious,
nor is greatness for men of impure conduct.

Verse 136

The firm-minded never slacken in upholding virtuous conduct,
for they know the miseries brought on by such neglect.

Verse 137

By honest conduct one achieves honorable eminence,
while corrupt conduct brings one nothing but blame.

Verse 138

Good conduct is the seed in virtue’s field;
wicked conduct’s harvest is never-ending sorrow.

Verse 139

Men who conduct themselves virtuously
are incapable of voicing harmful words, even forgetfully.

Verse 140

Those who cannot live in harmony with the world,
though they have learned many things, are still ignorant.


One Response to “Tirukural – Chapter 14”

  1. Pethuraja says:

    “AUM”!.

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