குறள் 425

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Ulakam Thazheeiya Thotpam MalardhalumKoompalum Illa Tharivu
Wisdom embraces frank the world, to no caprice exposed;Unlike the lotus flower, now opened wide, now petals strictly closed

மு. வரதராசனார் விளக்கம்

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சாலமன் பாப்பையா விளக்கம்

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கலைஞர் விளக்கம்

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English Explanation

To secure the friendship of the great is true wisdom; it is (also) wisdom to keep (that friendship unchanged, and) not opening and closing (like the lotus flower)

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