Thirukkural 1096 in English

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Tamil original

உறாஅ தவர்போல் சொலினும் செறாஅர்சொல்
ஒல்லை உணரப் படும்.

Transliteration

Uraaa Thavarpol Solinum Seraaarsol
Ollai Unarap Patum

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

Though they may speak harshly as if they were strangers, the words of the friendly are soon understood

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

Though with their lips affection they disown,Yet, when they hate us not, 'tis quickly known

Plain-English Meaning

Though they may speak harshly as if they were strangers, the words of the friendly are soon understood

(பேசினேன்) அவள் யாரே எவரோ என்று பதில் சொன்னாள்; சொன்னாலும், மனத்தில் பகை இல்லாத அவளது சொல்லின் பொருள் விரைவில் அறியப்படும்.

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