The Living Kural
DECODE · KURAL 909

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Being led by Women · Wealth & public life

அறவினையும் ஆன்ற பொருளும் பிறவினையும் பெண்ஏவல் செய்வார்கண் இல்.

Original Tamil · Tiruvalluvar · Senkanthal digital edition

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அறவினையும் ஆன்ற பொருளும் பிறவினையும் பெண்ஏவல் செய்வார்கண் இல்.

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No virtuous deed, no seemly wealth, no pleasure, rests With them who live obedient to their wives' behests.

G. U. Pope, 1886 · Public domain