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Thirukural Stories

Ancient wisdom • Living morals
திருக்குறள் • THIRUKKURAL

Wisdom Told Through Stories

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One Kural · One Meaning · One timeless story

அதிகாரம் 14 · ஒழுக்கமுடைமை

குறள் 131

ஒழுக்கம் விழுப்பம் தரலான் ஒழுக்கம்
உயிரினும் ஓம்பப் படும்
Conduct gives greatness; therefore conduct
must be guarded more carefully than life itself.
Ancient Moral Story

Harishchandra — The King Who Guarded Truth

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The Promise That Was Not Broken

In the traditional stories of King Harishchandra, the king is tested through severe hardship after giving his word. Though his royal position, wealth and comfort disappear, he continues to uphold what he believes is right.

The story reminds us that greatness is not merely a crown or a position. A person's true dignity is revealed by the conduct they protect when life becomes difficult.

குறள் சொல்லும் வாழ்க்கைப் பாடம் சூழ்நிலை எவ்வளவு கடினமாக இருந்தாலும், நல்லொழுக்கத்தை விட்டுவிடாதே.