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Kural 771 · The Art of Action

வினையும் விழைவும் ஒருங்கிற்கொண்டு நடக்க
நினைப்பு நிலை பேணுவான்.

Vinaiyum vizhaivum orungiṯkoṇḍu naḍakka
ninaippu nilai pēṇuvāṉ.

Meaning

One who proceeds with both action and desire together, holding each in its place, preserves the stability of purpose.

Ask yourself

Desire without action is fantasy. Action without desire is mechanical. The life well-lived holds both together — clear intention married to consistent effort. Which do you have more of right now? What would rebalancing look like?

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