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The prosperity of him who lives without knowing the measure (of his property), will perish, evenwhile it seems to continue.
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The prosperity of him who lives without knowing the measure (of his property), will perish, evenwhile it seems to continue.
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wealth · பொருட்பால் · Other · வலியறிதல்
Tamil verse — தமிழ் குறள்
அளவறிந்து வாழாதான் வாழ்க்கை உளபோல இல்லாகித் தோன்றாக் கெடும்
English transliteration
அளவறிந்து வாழாதான் வாழ்க்கை உளபோல\nஇல்லாகித் தோன்றாக் கெடும்
Meaning in Tamil — தமிழ் பொருள்
பொருளின் அளவு அறிந்து வாழாதவனுடைய வாழ்க்கை (பல வளமும்) இருப்பது போல் தோன்றி இல்லாமல் மறைந்து கெட்டுவிடும்.
Meaning in English
The prosperity of him who lives without knowing the measure (of his property), will perish, evenwhile it seems to continue.
Thirukkural 479 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (வலியறிதல்). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.