Kural - 425

Kural 425
Holy Kural #425
Wisdom embraces frank the world, to no caprice exposed;
Unlike the lotus flower, now opened wide, now petals strictly closed

Explanation
To secure the friendship of the great is true wisdom; it is (also) wisdom to keep (that friendship unchanged, and) not opening and closing (like the lotus flower).

Tamil Transliteration
Ulakam Thazheeiya Thotpam Malardhalum
Koompalum Illa Tharivu.

SectionWealth
Chapter GroupRoyalty
chapterThe Possession of Knowledge