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What benefit has he derived from his knowledge, who does not endeavour to keep off pain from another as much as from himself ?
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What benefit has he derived from his knowledge, who does not endeavour to keep off pain from another as much as from himself ?
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virtue · அறத்துப்பால் · Other · இன்னாசெய்யாமை
Tamil verse — தமிழ் குறள்
அறிவினான் ஆகுவ துண்டோ பிறிதின்நோய் தந்நோய்போல் போற்றாக் கடை
English transliteration
அறிவினான் ஆகுவ துண்டோ பிறிதின்நோய்\nதந்நோய்போல் போற்றாக் கடை
Meaning in Tamil — தமிழ் பொருள்
மற்ற உயிரின் துன்பத்தைத் தன் துன்பம்போல் கருதிக் காப்பாற்றாவிட்டால், பெற்றுள்ள அறிவினால் ஆகும் பயன் உண்டோ?
Meaning in English
What benefit has he derived from his knowledge, who does not endeavour to keep off pain from another as much as from himself ?
Thirukkural 315 belongs to the virtue (அறத்துப்பால்) section, chapter Other (இன்னாசெய்யாமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about virtue.