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
Modern English
“When two lovers' eyes agree completely, spoken words add nothing.”
Modern Interpretation
When two lovers' eyes agree completely, spoken words add nothing. A couple can understand reassurance, affection, or apology through one shared look before either speaks.
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Modern Plain English
When two lovers' eyes agree completely, spoken words add nothing.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
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
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
The words of the mouths are of no use whatever, when there is perfect agreement between the eyes (of lovers)
Tamil commentary
காதலரில் ஒருவர் கண்ணோடு மற்றொருவர் கண்ணும் பார்வையால் பேசிவிட்டால் அதற்கு பிறகு வாய்ச் சொற்களால் ஒரு பயனும் இல்லை.
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