Thirukkural · Verse 732

Thirukkural 732

by Thiruvalluvar

பெரும்பொருளால் பெட்டக்க தாகி அருங்கேட்டால் ஆற்ற விளைவது நாடு.

Perumporulaai pettakka thaaki arungettaal Aarra vilaivathu naatu.

When the ruler guards great wealth in its treasury but withers under hardship, the kingdom itself withers. A nation thrives only when its leader endures scarcity as steadily as abundance.