Thirukkural 1056 in English
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Tamil original
கரப்பிடும்பை யில்லாரைக் காணின் நிரப்பிடும்பை
எல்லாம் ஒருங்கு கெடும்.
Transliteration
Karappitumpai Yillaaraik Kaanin Nirappitumpai
Ellaam Orungu Ketum
English Translation
“The pain of poverty shall die Before the free who don't deny”
Plain-English meaning
All the evil of begging will be removed at the sight of those who are far from the evil of refusing
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English Translation
The pain of poverty shall die Before the free who don't deny
G.U. Pope Translation
It those you find from evil of 'denial' free,At once all plague of poverty will flee
Plain-English Meaning
All the evil of begging will be removed at the sight of those who are far from the evil of refusing
Tamil commentary
இருப்பதை மறைப்பதாகிய நோய் இல்லாதவரைக் கண்டால், இல்லாமையாகிய நோய் எல்லாம் மொத்தமாக அழியும்.
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