Thirukkural · Verse 228

Thirukkural 228

by Thiruvalluvar

ஈத்துவக்கும் இன்பம் அறியார்கொல் தாமுடைமை வைத்திழக்கும் வன்க ணவர்.

Iiththuvakkum inpam ariyadarkol thaamamudaimmai vaiththizhakkum vankanavar.

Do those who clutch their wealth and lose it to ruin not know the joy that comes from giving? They are bound to suffering by the very hands that close around their coin.