Thirukkural 1161 in English
Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.
Tamil original
மறைப்பேன்மன் யானிஃதோ நோயை இறைப்பவர்க்கு
ஊற்றுநீர் போல மிகும்.
Transliteration
Maraippenman Yaaniqdho Noyai Iraippavarkku
Ootruneer Pola Mikum
English Translation
“It swells out like baled out spring How to bear this pain so writhing?”
Plain-English meaning
I would hide this pain from others; but it (only) swells like a spring to those who drain it
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English Translation
It swells out like baled out spring How to bear this pain so writhing?
G.U. Pope Translation
I would my pain conceal, but see! it surging swells,As streams to those that draw from ever-springing wells
Plain-English Meaning
I would hide this pain from others; but it (only) swells like a spring to those who drain it
Tamil commentary
என் காதல் துன்பத்தை மற்றவர் அறிந்துவிடக்கூடாது என்று மறைக்கவே செய்தேன்; ஆனாலும் இறைக்க இறைக்க ஊற்றுநீர் பெருகுவது போல மறைக்க மறைக்க என் துன்பமும் பெருகவே செய்கிறது.
Chapter 117
More from Complainings
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It swells out like baled out spring How to bear this pain so writhing?
Kural 1162I can't conceal this nor complain For shame to him who caused this pain
Kural 1163In life -poles of this wearied frame Are poised the weights of lust and shame
Kural 1164My lust is a sea; I do not see A raft to go across safely
Kural 1165What wilt they prove when they are foes Who in friendship bring me woes!
Kural 1166The pleasure in love is oceanful But its pangs are more painful
Kural 1167Wild waves of love I swim shoreless Pining alone in midnight hush
Kural 1168Night's mercy lulls all souls to sleep Keeping but me for companionship
Kural 1169Crueller than that cruel he Are midnight hours gliding slowly
Kural 1170Like heart, if my sight reaches him It won't in floods of tears swim!