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Tirukkural-On Virtue-Freedom From Envy-Kural 179

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Thirukkural In English, Kural 179
Aranarindhu vekkaa arivudaityaarchch saerum
Tiranarin taange thiru.

The Goddess of wealth will make her abode with the worthy ones,
Who, knowing the right path, refrain from casting covetous glances.

Ethical philosophers, over the ages, have held the same view. Plato for instance said, 'Refrain from covetousness and thy estate shall prosper". The Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, will surely seek out and make her abode with these virtuous people, who consciously and consistently refrain from covetousness.

Story first published: Monday, May 11, 2009, 10:23 [IST]
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