Thirukkural · Verse 902

Thirukkural 902

by Thiruvalluvar

பேணாது பெண்விழைவான் ஆக்கம் பெரியதோர் நாணாக நாணுத் தரும்.

Pēṇādu peṇviẓaivān ākkam periyatōr nāṇāka nāṇut tarum.

The man who neglects his wife and craves another's—his wealth, however great, becomes a public shame that clings to him.