Thirukkural 1099 in English

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Tamil original

ஏதிலார் போலப் பொதுநோக்கு நோக்குதல்
காதலார் கண்ணே உள.

Transliteration

Edhilaar Polap Podhunokku Nokkudhal
Kaadhalaar Kanne Ula

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

Both the lovers are capable of looking at each other in an ordinary way, as if they were perfect strangers

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

The look indifferent, that would its love disguise,Is only read aright by lovers' eyes

Plain-English Meaning

Both the lovers are capable of looking at each other in an ordinary way, as if they were perfect strangers

முன்பின் தெரியாதவர் போல, பொதுவாக பார்த்தப் பேசுவது காதலர்களிடம் இருக்கும் குணந்தான்.

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