குறள் 963

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Melirundhum Melallaar Melallar KeezhirundhumKeezhallaar Keezhal Lavar
The men of lofty line, whose souls are mean, are never greatThe men of lowly birth, when high of soul, are not of low estate

மு. வரதராசனார் விளக்கம்

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சாலமன் பாப்பையா விளக்கம்

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கலைஞர் விளக்கம்

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English Explanation

Though (raised) above, the base cannot become great; though (brought) low, the great cannot become base

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