Thirukkural 1100 in English

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Tamil original

கண்ணொடு கண்இணை நோக்கொக்கின் வாய்ச்சொற்கள்
என்ன பயனும் இல.

Transliteration

Kannotu Kaninai Nokkokkin Vaaichchorkal
Enna Payanum Ila

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

The words of the mouths are of no use whatever, when there is perfect agreement between the eyes (of lovers)

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

When eye to answering eye reveals the tale of love,All words that lips can say must useless prove

Plain-English Meaning

The words of the mouths are of no use whatever, when there is perfect agreement between the eyes (of lovers)

காதலரில் ஒருவர் கண்ணோடு மற்றொருவர் கண்ணும் பார்வையால் பேசிவிட்டால் அதற்கு பிறகு வாய்ச் சொற்களால் ஒரு பயனும் இல்லை.

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