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Chapter 53 of 133Wealth

சுற்றந் தழால்

Cherishing Kinsmen

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

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Kural 521

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பற்றற்ற கண்ணும் பழைமைபா ராட்டுதல்

சுற்றத்தார் கண்ணே உள.

Modern interpretation

True relatives and close friends keep showing care even when someone has lost money or status. For example, a family may welcome a relative home after a failed business instead of valuing them only for what they owned.

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Kural 522

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

விருப்பறாச் சுற்றம் இயையின் அருப்பறா

ஆக்கம் பலவும் தரும்.

Modern interpretation

A family or circle of friends that keeps its affection through hard times gives lasting strength and support. For example, relatives who encourage someone after a job loss can help them recover and begin again.

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Kural 523

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அளவளா வில்லாதான் வாழ்க்கை குளவளாக்

கோடின்றி நீர்நிறைந் தற்று.

Modern interpretation

Wealth has little value when a person never shares life with the people who care about them. For example, a successful young professional who shuts everyone out may have comfort but still feel deeply alone.

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Kural 524

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

சுற்றத்தால் சுற்றப் படஒழுகல் செல்வந்தான்

பெற்றத்தால் பெற்ற பயன்.

Modern interpretation

One benefit of having wealth is being able to live with and support the people close to you. For example, someone who earns well can make time for family and help them through a difficult season.

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Kural 525

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கொடுத்தலும் இன்சொலும் ஆற்றின் அடுக்கிய

சுற்றத்தால் சுற்றப் படும்.

Modern interpretation

Generosity and warm speech draw people into lasting relationships. For example, a student who shares useful notes and speaks kindly will usually find classmates ready to help in return.

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Kural 526

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பெருங்கொடையான் பேணான் வெகுளி அவனின்

மருங்குடையார் மாநிலத்து இல்.

Modern interpretation

Generosity and a calm temper make a person welcome to many others. For example, a teammate who shares credit and does not explode over small mistakes becomes someone people want beside them.

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Kural 527

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

காக்கை கரவா கரைந்துண்ணும் ஆக்கமும்

அன்னநீ ரார்க்கே உள.

Modern interpretation

Like a crow calling others to share its food, people should not hide every good thing for themselves. For example, a colleague who shares an opportunity with the team helps everyone grow instead of keeping all the advantage.

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Kural 528

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பொதுநோக்கான் வேந்தன் வரிசையா நோக்கின்

அதுநோக்கி வாழ்வார் பலர்.

Modern interpretation

Fair leadership does not mean treating every person identically; it means recognizing each person’s merit and giving suitable support. For example, a coach may assign different roles according to each player’s strengths while respecting the whole team.

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Kural 529

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

தமராகிக் தற்றுறந்தார் சுற்றம் அமராமைக்

காரணம் இன்றி வரும்.

Modern interpretation

People who left after a conflict may return when the reason for the conflict is gone, especially if you were not the cause. For example, a friend who stepped away during a misunderstanding may reconnect after the truth becomes clear.

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Kural 530

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உழைப்பிரிந்து காரணத்தின் வந்தானை வேந்தன்

இழைத் திருந்து எண்ணிக் கொளல்.

Modern interpretation

When someone who left returns, listen carefully to why they came back before restoring the relationship. For example, welcome a former teammate who wants to rejoin, but first understand what changed and what support they need.

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