குடிபுறங் காத்தோம்பிக் குற்றம் கடிதல் வடுவன்று வேந்தன் தொழில்

What does Thirukkural 549 mean?

In guarding his subjects (against injury from others), and in preserving them himself; to punishcrime is not a fault in a king, but a duty.

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Thirukkural 549 (The Right Sceptre) means: In guarding his subjects (against injury from others), and in preserving them himself; to punishcrime is not a fault in a king, but a duty. Where might you see this idea in everyday life?

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