If the guardian (of the country) neglects to guard it, the produce of the cows will fail, and the men ofsix duties viz., the Brahmins will forget the vedas.
If the guardian (of the country) neglects to guard it, the produce of the cows will fail, and the men ofsix duties viz., the Brahmins will forget the vedas.
Thirukkural 560 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (கொடுங்கோன்மை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.