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Chapter 100 of 133Wealth

பண்புடைமை

Courtesy

Read all ten original Tamil couplets from this chapter with clear, modern interpretations for everyday learning.

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Kural 991

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

எண்பதத்தால் எய்தல் எளிதென்ப யார்மாட்டும்

பண்புடைமை என்னும் வழக்கு.

Modern interpretation

Being approachable to everyone makes it easier to develop genuine good character. For example, a new coworker who welcomes questions and speaks simply helps others feel respected and builds better relationships.

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Kural 992

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அன்புடைமை ஆன்ற குடிப்பிறத்தல் இவ்விரண்டும்

பண்புடைமை என்னும் வழக்கு.

Modern interpretation

Kindness and the respectful conduct associated with good upbringing together form proper behavior toward others. For example, a gracious host makes every guest feel welcome, whatever their wealth or position.

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Kural 993

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உறுப்பொத்தல் மக்களொப்பு அன்றால் வெறுத்தக்க

பண்பொத்தல் ஒப்பதாம் ஒப்பு.

Modern interpretation

Shared bodies or backgrounds do not make people truly alike; shared good qualities do. For example, a diverse team becomes a real community when its members show fairness, care, and honesty toward one another.

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Kural 994

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

யனொடு நன்றி புரிந்த பயனுடையார்

பண்புபா ராட்டும் உலகு.

Modern interpretation

The world praises people whose fairness and generosity make them genuinely useful to others. For example, a neighbor who organizes a fair food drive earns respect because their actions help the whole community.

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Kural 995

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நகையுள்ளும் இன்னா திகழ்ச்சி பகையுள்ளும்

பண்புள பாடறிவார் மாட்டு.

Modern interpretation

Mockery can hurt even when it is called a joke, so mature people remain respectful even with rivals. For example, good sportsmanship means competing fiercely without humiliating the other team.

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Kural 996

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பண்புடையார்ப் பட்டுண்டு உலகம் அதுஇன்றேல்

மண்புக்கு மாய்வது மன்.

Modern interpretation

Everyday life depends on people who practice decency and trustworthiness. For example, honest teachers, shopkeepers, and neighbors make a community work; without them, suspicion would replace cooperation.

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Kural 997

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அரம்போலும் கூர்மைய ரேனும் மரம்போல்வர்

மக்கட்பண்பு இல்லா தவர்.

Modern interpretation

A person may have a brilliant mind, but without human kindness they act like a sharp tool with no life in it. For example, a gifted programmer who humiliates everyone around them has skill but lacks true humanity.

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Kural 998

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நண்பாற்றார் ஆகி நயமில செய்வார்க்கும்

பண்பாற்றார் ஆதல் கடை.

Modern interpretation

Even toward people who dislike or harm us, we should keep our own decency while maintaining sensible boundaries. For example, replying calmly to a hostile email protects your dignity better than returning the insult.

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Kural 999

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நகல்வல்லர் அல்லார்க்கு மாயிரு ஞாலம்

பகலும்பாற் பட்டன்று இருள்.

Modern interpretation

People who cannot share joy or connect with others may feel that the whole world is dark, even in good times. For example, an isolated student may begin to feel better after joining a welcoming club and making friends.

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Kural 1000

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

ண்பிலான் பெற்ற பெருஞ்செல்வம் நன்பால்

கலந்தீமை யால்திரிந் தற்று.

Modern interpretation

Wealth gained by someone without goodness can become harmful, like pure milk spoiled by a dirty vessel. For example, a rich business that exploits workers may have money but turns its wealth into a source of harm rather than benefit.

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