Kural 1107Chapter 111: Rejoicing in the Embrace

Thirukkural 1107 in English

Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.

Tamil original

தம்மில் இருந்து தமதுபாத்து உண்டற்றால்
அம்மா அரிவை முயக்கு.

Transliteration

Thammil Irundhu Thamadhupaaththu Untatraal
Ammaa Arivai Muyakku

Modern English

“The happiness of a loving embrace is compared with the joy of living in one's own home on honestly earned food shared with others.”

Modern Interpretation

The happiness of a loving embrace is compared with the joy of living in one's own home on honestly earned food shared with others. A peaceful home, fair work, and a caring partner can together bring a deep sense of contentment.

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Modern Plain English

The happiness of a loving embrace is compared with the joy of living in one's own home on honestly earned food shared with others.

Poetic Couplet (Bharati)

Ah the embrace of this fair dame Is like sharing one's food at home

G.U. Pope Translation

As when one eats from household store, with kindly graceSharing his meal: such is this golden maid's embrace

Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)

The embraces of a gold-complexioned beautiful female are as pleasant as to dwell in one's own house and live by one's own (earnings) after distributing (a portion of it in charity)

Tamil commentary

அழகிய மா நிறப் பெண்ணாகிய என் மனைவியிடம் கூடிப் பெறும் சுகம், தன் சொந்த வீட்டில் இருந்து கொண்டு, தன் உழைப்பில் வந்தவற்றைத் தனக்குரியவர்களுடன் பகிர்ந்து உண்ண வரும் சுகம் போன்றது.

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