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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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Kural 382 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural

November 9, 2021

A verse on the four qualities that make a true leader.

382
Generosity fearlessness knowledge energy—the nature of a king
Is these four in fullness

அஞ்சாமை ஈகை அறிவூக்கம் இந்நான்கும்
எஞ்சாமை வேந்தர்க் கியல்பு

From chapter 39, “The Splendor of Kings.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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