Kural - 174

Men who have conquered sense, with sight from sordid vision freed,
Desire not other's goods, e'en in the hour of sorest need
Explanation
The wise who have conquered their senses and are free from crime, will not covet (the things of others), with the thought "we are destitute.".
Tamil Transliteration
Ilamendru Veqkudhal Seyyaar Pulamvendra
Punmaiyil Kaatchi Yavar.
Section | Virtue |
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Chapter Group | Domestic Virtue |
chapter | Not Coveting |