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தாய் சொல்லைத் தட்டாதே

Thaai sollai thattaathe

Don't disobey mother's words

Last reviewed: 30 June 2026

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Last reviewed: 30 June 2026 · Discover Tamil Editorial Team · Editorial policy

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