The Living Kural
DECODE · KURAL 906

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Being led by Women · Wealth & public life

இமையாரின் வாழினும் பாடிலரே இல்லாள் அமையார்தோள் அஞ்சு பவர்.

Original Tamil · Tiruvalluvar · Senkanthal digital edition

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இமையாரின் வாழினும் பாடிலரே இல்லாள் அமையார்தோள் அஞ்சு பவர்.

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Though, like the demi-gods, in bliss they dwell secure from harm, Those have no dignity who fear the housewife's slender arm.

G. U. Pope, 1886 · Public domain