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Today · Thirukkural · verse 843 · Mindset

அறிவிலார் தாந்தம்மைப் பீழிக்கும் பீழை செறுவார்க்கும் செய்தல் அரிது.

Arivilār tāntammaikp pīzhikkkum pīzhai / Seṛuvārkkkum seyttal arittu.

The fool harms himself; even enemies struggle to inflict such damage. What ignorance achieves, deliberate harm cannot.

Your own lack of judgment is a more formidable enemy than any external foe. Guard your mind—for carelessness cuts deeper than any sword forged against you.

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