Kural - 473
Ill-deeming of their proper powers, have many monarchs striven,
And midmost of unequal conflict fallen asunder riven
Explanation
There are many who, ignorant of their (want of) power (to meet it), have haughtily set out to war, and broken down in the midst of it.
Tamil Transliteration
Utaiththam Valiyariyaar Ookkaththin Ookki
Itaikkan Murindhaar Palar.
Section | Wealth |
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Chapter Group | Royalty |
chapter | The Knowledge of Power |