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The Holy Kural
Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar,
translated under the guidance of Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
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Verse 951
An innate sense of rights and shying away from wrong
Are found together only in the nobly born.
Verse 952
Men of noble birth will never fall from three:
Virtuous conduct, truthfulness, and modesty.
Verse 953
Four are the attributes of the true gentleman: a smiling face,
A generous hand, a courteous disposition and kindly words.
Verse 954
Men of good birth will not do demeaning deeds
Even though millions and millions may be gained thereby.
Verse 955
Time-honored families may be parted from prosperity's charitableness,
But will never sever themselves from proper conduct.
Verse 956
Those committed to their family's flawless fame
Dare not commit deceitful, dishonorable deeds.
Verse 957
In high-born men blemishes are clearly seen,
Just as the moon's elevation makes it more visible.
Verse 958
When a man with good background lacks loving affection,
Doubts arise whether he arose from that family.
Verse 959
The nature of a soil is known by the seedlings that sprout.
Even so, the nature of a man's family is known by the words he speaks.
Verse 960
Those desiring greatness must desire modesty. And those seeking
their family's honor must seek to be respectful to all.
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