Kural 1053Chapter 106: Mendicancy

Thirukkural 1053 in English

Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.

Tamil original

கரப்பிலா நெஞ்சின் கடனறிவார் முன்நின்று
இரப்புமோ ரேஎர் உடைத்து.

Transliteration

Karappilaa Nenjin Katanarivaar Munnindru
Irappumo Reer Utaiththu

English Translation

“Request has charm form open hearts Who know the duty on their part”

Plain-English meaning

There is even a beauty in standing before and begging of those who are liberal in their gifts and understand their duty (to beggars)

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Request has charm form open hearts Who know the duty on their part

G.U. Pope Translation

The men who nought deny, but know what's due, before their faceTo stand as suppliants affords especial grace

Plain-English Meaning

There is even a beauty in standing before and begging of those who are liberal in their gifts and understand their duty (to beggars)

Tamil commentary

ஒளிவு மறைவு இல்லாத மனம் உடையவராய், இது என்கடமை என்று அறிபவர் முன்னே நின்று, ஒன்றை அவரிடம் கேட்பதும் கேட்பவர்க்கு அழகுதான்.

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