Kural - 773
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Fierceness in hour of strife heroic greatness shows;
Its edge is kindness to our suffering foes
Explanation
The learned say that fierceness (incontest with a foe) is indeed great valour; but to become a benefactor in case of accident (to a foe) is the extreme (limit) of that valour.
Tamil Transliteration
Peraanmai Enpa Tharukanon Rutrakkaal
Ooraanmai Matradhan Eqku.
Section | Wealth |
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Chapter Group | The Excellence of an Army |
chapter | Military Spirit |