Kural - 698

Kural 698
Holy Kural #698
Say not, 'He's young, my kinsman,' despising thus your king;
But reverence the glory kingly state doth bring

Explanation
Ministers should behave in accordance with the (Divine) light in the person of kings and not despise them saying, "He is our junior (in age) and connected with our family!".

Tamil Transliteration
Ilaiyar Inamuraiyar Endrikazhaar Nindra
Oliyotu Ozhukap Patum.

SectionWealth
Chapter GroupMinisters of State
chapterConduct in the Presence of the King