Thirukkural · Verse 147

Thirukkural 147

by Thiruvalluvar

அறனியலான் இல்வாழ்வான் என்பான் பிறனியலாள் பெண்மை நயவா தவன்.

Araniyalaan il-vaalvaan enban piraniyalaal Penmai nayava thavan.

One who claims to live righteously at home yet does not honor the excellence of the woman who shares his life deceives himself. Virtue in conduct admits no such division.