Kural - 614

Kural 614
Holy Kural #614
Beneficent intent in men by whom no strenuous work is wrought,
Like battle-axe in sexless being's hand availeth nought

Explanation
The liberality of him, who does not labour, will fail, like the manliness of a hermaphrodite, who has a sword in its hand.

Tamil Transliteration
Thaalaanmai Illaadhaan Velaanmai Petikai
Vaalaanmai Polak Ketum.

SectionWealth
Chapter GroupRoyalty
chapterManly Effort