82.5 Evil Friendship
Question:
How
to handle evil friendships?
Answer:
Even
if a friend shows excessive love towards you, it is better
to reduce the friendship with him, if he lacks
good character. (Couplet- 811)
Gradually abandon the friendship of these who create
problems for accomplishing tasks that can be easily performed. (Couplet- 818)
பருகுவார் போலினும் பண்பிலார் கேண்மை
பெருகலிற் குன்றல் இனிது. (குறள் – 811)
ஒல்லும் கருமம் உடற்று பவர்கேண்மை
சொல்லாடார் சோர விடல். (குறள் – 818)
Explanation:
In Couplet 811, Valluvar
says that even if your friend shows excessive love towards you, you should
gradually reduce your friendship with him if you find him to be lacking good
character. In Couplet 818, he mentions that you should abandon the friendship
of those who might hinder your progress. According to Valluvar, the friendships
mentioned in couplets 811 and 818 are both evil. Once friendships are
developed, it is difficult to abandon them abruptly. So, if you find your
friendship with someone undesirable or evil, it is better to reduce it gradually
and eventually discontinue it. Because of the futility of evil friendships, it
is better to investigate and do the due diligence before making friendships.
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