Thirukkural · Verse 456

Thirukkural 456

by Thiruvalluvar

மனந்தூயார்க் கெச்சம்நன் றாகும் இனந்தூயார்க்கு இல்லைநன் றாகா வினை.

Mananthuuyaarkku ecchamnAn rdhakum inanthhuuyaarkku Illai nAn rdhakaa vinai.

For those whose minds are pure, restraint yields good. For those of impure nature, no action—however restrained—bears fruit.