The verse and its meaning · Suvichar · Suvichar — The Buddha and Tiruvalluvar
Kindness as Punishment
Tirukkural 314
இன்னாசெய் தாரை ஒறுத்தல் அவர்நாண நன்னயஞ் செய்து விடல்
Meaning · English
To punish one who has wronged you, do him a kindness until he is ashamed.
अर्थ · हिन्दी
जिसने तुम्हारा बुरा किया हो, उसे सज़ा देनी हो तो उसका भला कर दो, इतना कि वह खुद शर्मिंदा हो जाए।
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