Thirukkural 1053 in English
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Tamil original
கரப்பிலா நெஞ்சின் கடனறிவார் முன்நின்று
இரப்புமோ ரேஎர் உடைத்து.
Transliteration
Karappilaa Nenjin Katanarivaar Munnindru
Irappumo Reer Utaiththu
Modern English
“There is dignity in asking an open-hearted person who understands their duty to help those in need.”
Modern Interpretation
There is dignity in asking an open-hearted person who understands their duty to help those in need. If a student honestly explains a hardship to a generous teacher, the request itself is honorable.
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Modern Plain English
There is dignity in asking an open-hearted person who understands their duty to help those in need.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
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
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
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.
Chapter 106
More from Mendicancy
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Demand from those who can supply Default is theirs when they deny
Kural 1052Even demand becomes a joy When the things comes without annoy
Kural 1053Request has charm form open hearts Who know the duty on their part
Kural 1054Like giving even asking seems From those who hide not even in dreams
Kural 1055The needy demand for help because The world has men who don't refuse
Kural 1056The pain of poverty shall die Before the free who don't deny
Kural 1057When givers without scorn impart A thrill of delight fills the heart
Kural 1058This grand cool world shall move to and fro Sans Askers like a puppet show
Kural 1059Where stands the glory of givers Without obligation seekers?
Kural 1060The needy should not scowl at \"No\" His need another's need must show * Saint valluvar talks of two kinds of Asking:() Asking help for public causes or enterprises () Begging when one is able to work and this is condemned