Thirukkural 1059 in English
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Tamil original
ஈவார்கண் என்னுண்டாம் தோற்றம் இரந்துகோள்
மேவார் இலாஅக் கடை.
Transliteration
Eevaarkan Ennuntaam Thotram Irandhukol
Mevaar Ilaaak Katai
Modern English
“Giving earns its honor because there are people who need and ask for help.”
Modern Interpretation
Giving earns its honor because there are people who need and ask for help. A scholarship has meaning because a student is there to receive the chance.
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Modern Plain English
Giving earns its honor because there are people who need and ask for help.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Where stands the glory of givers Without obligation seekers?
G.U. Pope Translation
What glory will there be to men of generous soul,When none are found to love the askers' role
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
What (praise) would there be to givers (of alms) if there were no beggars to ask for and reveive (them)
Tamil commentary
தம்மிடம் வந்து ஒன்றைப் பிச்சையாகக் கேட்பவர் இல்லாதபொழுது, கொடுக்கும் மனம் உள்ளவர்க்குப் புகழ் ஏது?
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