Kural 474 | The Pitfalls of Self-Praise


 


48 வலியறிதல் (பொருட்பால்)

அமைந்தாங் கொழுகா னளவறியான் தன்னை


வியந்தான் விரைந்து கெடும் (474)


பதப்பிரிப்பு

அமைந்து ஆங்கு ஒழுகான் அளவு அறியான் தன்னை


வியந்தான் விரைந்து கெடும்


மற்றவர்களோடு ஒத்து நடக்காமல், தன் வலிமையின் அளவையும் அறியாமல், தன்னை வியந்து மதித்துக் கொண்டிருப்பவன் விரைவில் கெடுவான்.


Translation

How swiftly men who praise themselves perish, unappraised of their real measure, unable to live in peace with others.


Word by Word Meaning

அமைந்து (Amaindhu) - Calmly

ஆங்கு (Aangu) - There

ஒழுகான் (Ozhukaan) - One who behaves

அளவு (Alavu) - Measure

அறியான் (Ariyaan) - Does not know

தன்னை (Thannai) - Himself

வியந்தான் (Viyandhaan) - One who praises

விரைந்து (Viraindhu) - Quickly

கெடும் (Kedum) - Perishes

Insights and Reflections

This Kural emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and humility. Those who fail to understand their own strengths and weaknesses and instead indulge in self-praise will quickly face downfall. It underscores the value of interacting harmoniously with others and the dangers of overestimating oneself.


Example/Analogy

Consider a team project where one member constantly boasts about their contributions without recognizing the collective effort. This attitude not only alienates the individual from the team but also often leads to their own failure when their actual abilities are tested.


Highlights

🌟 Importance of self-awareness

🌟 Dangers of self-praise

🌟 Value of humility and teamwork

Relevance to Modern Life

In today's world, especially with the rise of social media, self-promotion is common. However, it is crucial to balance self-confidence with self-awareness. Overestimating oneself can lead to poor decisions and isolation from others. Embracing humility and understanding one's true capabilities foster better relationships and sustainable success.

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