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
Modern English
“The town is spreading exactly the rumor the speaker hopes for, and the lover may agree when the time is right.”
Modern Interpretation
The town is spreading exactly the rumor the speaker hopes for, and the lover may agree when the time is right. When relatives begin speaking positively about a match, it can give someone hope that the relationship will be accepted.
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Modern Plain English
The town is spreading exactly the rumor the speaker hopes for, and the lover may agree when the time is right.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
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
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
The rumour I desire is raised by the town (itself); and my lover would if desired consent (to my following him)
Tamil commentary
நான் விரும்பிய அவரைப் பற்றித்தான் இவ்வூர் பேசுகிறது. இனி என் காதலரும் நான் விரும்பியபோது என்னைத் திருமணம் செய்வார்.
Chapter 115
More from The Announcement of the Rumour
அலர் அறிவுறுத்தல்
Rumour sustains my existence Good luck! many know not its sense
Kural 1142Rumour gives me the flower-like belle People know not what rare angel
Kural 1143I profit by this public rumour Having not, I feel, I have her
Kural 1144Rumour inflames the love I seek Or else it becomes bleak and weak
Kural 1145Drink delights as liquor flows Love delights as rumour grows
Kural 1146One lasting day we met alone Lasting rumours eclipse our moon
Kural 1147Scandal manures; mother's refrain Waters the growth of this love-pain
Kural 1148To quench the lust by rumour free Is to quench fire by pouring ghee
Kural 1149Who said \"fear not\" flared up rumour Why then should I blush this clamour?
Kural 1150Town raising this cry, I desire Consent is easy from my sire