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Thirukkural-On Virtue-Elimination Of Desire-Kural 369

Thirukkural, Kural 369
Inbam idaiyaraa theendum avaavennum
thunbathul thunbang kedin

If the sorrow of all sorrows, which is desire, is destroyed,
continuous happiness will ensue, even in this life.

Here again is a redoubled emphasis on the idea expressed in the previous Kurals. It is not merely the ultimate objective of life"s mission that is achieved by elimination of desire but also unbroken happiness in this life itself.

A parallel in idea as well a words occurs in Araneri thus:
Thunbathul thunbam uzhapar thurandheithum
Inbathiyalpu ariyaadhaar (Araneri 133)

Story first published: Friday, April 9, 2010, 11:11 [IST]
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