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Kural No. 509 · Wealth (Porul) · Ch 51

Selection and Confidence

தெரிந்து தெளிதல்
Original Kural · ஓலைச்சுவடி
தேறற்க யாரையும் தேராது தேர்ந்தபின்
தேறுக தேறும் பொருள்.

Therarka Yaaraiyum Theraadhu Therndhapin / Theruka Therum Porul

Classical English couplet — “Trust no man whom you have not fully tried,When tested, in his prudence proved confide”

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Simple English Meaning

What it says in plain words

“Let (a king) choose no one without previous consideration; after he has made his choice, let him unhesitatingly select for each such duties as are appropriate

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எளிய தமிழ் விளக்கம் · Simple Tamil Interpretation

The classical Tamil reading

யாரையும் ஆராயாமல் தெளியக்கூடாது, நன்றாக ஆராய்ந்த பின்னர் அவரிடம் தெளிவாகக் கொள்ளத்தக்க பொருள்களைத் தெளிந்து நம்ப வேண்டும்.

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ஆழமான தமிழ் விளக்கம் · Deeper Tamil Commentary

An expanded Tamil interpretation

நன்கு ஆராய்ந்து தெளிந்த பிறகு ஒருவரிடம் நம்பிக்கை வைக்க வேண்டும் ஆராய்ந்து பாராமல் யாரையும் நம்பிவிடக் கூடாது

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