Thirukkural 1150 in English

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Tamil original

தாம்வேண்டின் நல்குவர் காதலர் யாம்வேண்டும்
கெளவை எடுக்கும்இவ் வூர்.

Transliteration

Thaamventin Nalkuvar Kaadhalar Yaamventum
Kelavai Etukkumiv Voor

English Translation

“Town raising this cry, I desire Consent is easy from my sire”

Plain-English meaning

The rumour I desire is raised by the town (itself); and my lover would if desired consent (to my following him)

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English Translation

Town raising this cry, I desire Consent is easy from my sire

G.U. Pope Translation

If we desire, who loves will grant what we require;This town sends forth the rumour we desire

Plain-English Meaning

The rumour I desire is raised by the town (itself); and my lover would if desired consent (to my following him)

நான் விரும்பிய அவரைப் பற்றித்தான் இவ்வூர் பேசுகிறது. இனி என் காதலரும் நான் விரும்பியபோது என்னைத் திருமணம் செய்வார்.

Chapter 115

அலர் அறிவுறுத்தல்

Rumour sustains my existence Good luck! many know not its sense

Rumour gives me the flower-like belle People know not what rare angel

I profit by this public rumour Having not, I feel, I have her

Rumour inflames the love I seek Or else it becomes bleak and weak

Drink delights as liquor flows Love delights as rumour grows

One lasting day we met alone Lasting rumours eclipse our moon

Scandal manures; mother's refrain Waters the growth of this love-pain

To quench the lust by rumour free Is to quench fire by pouring ghee

Who said \"fear not\" flared up rumour Why then should I blush this clamour?

Town raising this cry, I desire Consent is easy from my sire