- The Kural identifies specific virtues and actions that bring glory and legitimacy to a ruler. - These qualities include generosity, compassion, just governance (symbolised by the sceptre), and protecting the welfare of the people.
"Vendharkku Oli" - What is the meaning propounded in this Thirukkural? (i) Kodai (Donation) (ii) Ali (Kindness) (iii) Protective Sceptre (Sengol Kudiyombal)
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Sangam Literature and Cultural contributions)
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Answer: D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
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