Kural - 43
The manes, God, guests kindred, self, in due degree,
These five to cherish well is chiefest charity
Explanation
The chief (duty of the householder) is to preserve the five-fold rule (of conduct) towards the manes, the Gods, his guests, his relations and himself.
Tamil Transliteration
Thenpulaththaar Theyvam Virundhokkal Thaanendraangu
Aimpulaththaaru Ompal Thalai.
Section | Virtue |
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Chapter Group | Domestic Virtue |
chapter | Domestic Life |