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Illadhen Illaval Maanpaanaal UlladhenIllaval Maanaak Katai?

There is no lack within the house, where wife in worth excels,There is no luck within the house, where wife dishonoured dwells

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If his wife be eminent (in virtue), what does (that man) not possess ? If she be without excellence, what does (he) possess ?