கணைகொடிது யாழ்கோடு செவ்விதுஆங் கன்ன வினைபடு பாலால் கொளல்

What does Thirukkural 279 mean?

As, in its use, the arrow is crooked, and the curved lute is straight, so by their deeds, (and not by their appearance) let (the uprightness or crookedness of) men be estimated.

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Thirukkural 279 (Inconsistent Conduct) means: As, in its use, the arrow is crooked, and the curved lute is straight, so by their deeds, (and not by their appearance) let (the uprightness or crookedness of) men be estimated. Where might you see this idea in everyday life?

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