Thirukkural 1092 in English

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Tamil original

கண்களவு கொள்ளும் சிறுநோக்கம் காமத்தில்
செம்பாகம் அன்று பெரிது.

Transliteration

Kankalavu Kollum Sirunokkam Kaamaththil
Sempaakam Andru Peridhu

English Translation

“Her furtive lightning glance is more Than enjoyment of sexual lore”

Plain-English meaning

A single stolen glance of her eyes is more than half the pleasure (of sexual embrace)

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

Her furtive lightning glance is more Than enjoyment of sexual lore

G.U. Pope Translation

The furtive glance, that gleams one instant bright,Is more than half of love's supreme delight

Plain-English Meaning

A single stolen glance of her eyes is more than half the pleasure (of sexual embrace)

நான் பார்க்காதபோது, என்னைக் களவாக பார்க்கும் இவளின் சிறு பார்வை, காதலில் சரி பாதி அன்று அதற்கு மேலாம்.

Chapter 110

குறிப்பறிதல்

Her painted eyes, two glances dart One hurts; the other heals my heart

Her furtive lightning glance is more Than enjoyment of sexual lore

She looked; looking bowed her head And love-plant was with water fed

I look; she droops to earth awhile I turn; she looks with gentle smile

No direct gaze; a side-long glance She darts at me and smiles askance

Their words at first seem an offence But quick we feel them friendly ones

Harsh little words; offended looks, Are feigned consenting love-lorn tricks

What a grace the slim maid has! As I look she slightly smiles

Between lovers we do discern A stranger's look of unconcern

The words of mouth are of no use When eye to eye agrees the gaze