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
Modern English
“Even if she speaks as though they are strangers, her words soon show that no anger lies beneath them.”
Modern Interpretation
Even if she speaks as though they are strangers, her words soon show that no anger lies beneath them. A person who answers curtly but still checks that you are okay may be hiding affection rather than hostility.
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Modern Plain English
Even if she speaks as though they are strangers, her words soon show that no anger lies beneath them.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
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
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Though they may speak harshly as if they were strangers, the words of the friendly are soon understood
Tamil commentary
(பேசினேன்) அவள் யாரே எவரோ என்று பதில் சொன்னாள்; சொன்னாலும், மனத்தில் பகை இல்லாத அவளது சொல்லின் பொருள் விரைவில் அறியப்படும்.
Chapter 110
More from Recognition of the Signs
குறிப்பறிதல்
Her painted eyes, two glances dart One hurts; the other heals my heart
Kural 1092Her furtive lightning glance is more Than enjoyment of sexual lore
Kural 1093She looked; looking bowed her head And love-plant was with water fed
Kural 1094I look; she droops to earth awhile I turn; she looks with gentle smile
Kural 1095No direct gaze; a side-long glance She darts at me and smiles askance
Kural 1096Their words at first seem an offence But quick we feel them friendly ones
Kural 1097Harsh little words; offended looks, Are feigned consenting love-lorn tricks
Kural 1098What a grace the slim maid has! As I look she slightly smiles
Kural 1099Between lovers we do discern A stranger's look of unconcern
Kural 1100The words of mouth are of no use When eye to eye agrees the gaze