Kural - 923
The drunkard's joy is sorrow to his mother's eyes;
What must it be in presence of the truly wise
Explanation
Intoxication is painful even in the presence of (one's) mother; what will it not then be in that of the wise ?.
Tamil Transliteration
Eendraal Mukaththeyum Innaadhaal Enmatruch
Chaandror Mukaththuk Kali.
Section | Wealth |
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Chapter Group | Friendship |
chapter | Not Drinking Palm-Wine |