Thirukkural · Verse 175

Thirukkural 175

by Thiruvalluvar

அஃகி அகன்ற அறிவென்னாம் யார்மாட்டும் வெஃகி வெறிய செயின்.

Ahki akandra arivennam yaarmattum Vehki veriya seyin.

What wisdom remains when you covet and cling to the possessions of others? Your discernment drains away with each grasping hand.