Thirukkural 1157 in English

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

Tamil original

துறைவன் துறந்தமை தூற்றாகொல் முன்கை
இறைஇறவா நின்ற வளை.

Transliteration

Thuraivan Thurandhamai Thootraakol Munkai
Iraiiravaa Nindra Valai

English Translation

“Will not my gliding bangles' cry The parting of my lord betray?”

Plain-English meaning

Do not the rings that begin to slide down my fingers forebode the separation of my lord ?

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English Translation

Will not my gliding bangles' cry The parting of my lord betray?

G.U. Pope Translation

The bracelet slipping from my wrist announced beforeDeparture of the Prince that rules the ocean shore

Plain-English Meaning

Do not the rings that begin to slide down my fingers forebode the separation of my lord ?

அவர் என்னைப் பிரிய திட்டமிடுகிறார் என்பதை என் முன் கையிலிருந்து கழலும் வளையல்கள் எனக்குத் தெரிவிக்க மாட்டாவோ?

Chapter 116

பிரிவு ஆற்றாமை

Tell me if you but do not leave, Your quick return to those who live

His sight itself was pleasing, near Embrace pains now by partings fear

On whom shall I lay my trust hence While parting lurks in knowing ones?

He parts whose love told me -fear not Is my trust in him at default?

Stop his parting -my life to save Meeting is rare if he would leave

His hardness says, \"I leave you now\" Is there hope of his renewed love?

Will not my gliding bangles' cry The parting of my lord betray?

Bitter is life in friendless place; Worse is parting love's embrace!

Can fire that burns by touch burn like Parting of the hearts love-sick?

Many survive pangs of parting Not I this sore so distressing