Thirukkural 1057 in English
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Tamil original
இகழ்ந்தெள்ளாது ஈவாரைக் காணின் மகிழ்ந்துள்ளம்
உள்ளுள் உவப்பது உடைத்து.
Transliteration
Ikazhndhellaadhu Eevaaraik Kaanin Makizhndhullam
Ullul Uvappadhu Utaiththu
English Translation
“When givers without scorn impart A thrill of delight fills the heart”
Plain-English meaning
Beggars rejoice exceedingly when they behold those who bestow (their alms) with kindness and courtesy
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English Translation
When givers without scorn impart A thrill of delight fills the heart
G.U. Pope Translation
If men are found who give and no harsh words of scorn employ,The minds of askers, through and through, will thrill with joy
Plain-English Meaning
Beggars rejoice exceedingly when they behold those who bestow (their alms) with kindness and courtesy
Tamil commentary
அவமதிக்காமல், இழிவாகப் பேசாமல் எடுத்துக் கொடுப்பவரைக் கண்டால், பிச்சை கேட்பவரின் மனம் மகிழ்ந்து உள்ளுக்குள்ளே உவகை கொள்ளும்.
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