Thirukkural 1168 in English

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

Tamil original

மன்னுயிர் எல்லாம் துயிற்றி அளித்திரா
என்னல்லது இல்லை துணை.

Transliteration

Mannuyir Ellaam Thuyitri Aliththiraa
Ennalladhu Illai Thunai

English Translation

“Night's mercy lulls all souls to sleep Keeping but me for companionship”

Plain-English meaning

The night which graciously lulls to sleep all living creatures, has me alone for her companion

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English Translation

Night's mercy lulls all souls to sleep Keeping but me for companionship

G.U. Pope Translation

All living souls in slumber soft she steeps;But me alone kind night for her companing keeps

Plain-English Meaning

The night which graciously lulls to sleep all living creatures, has me alone for her companion

பாவம் இந்த இரவு! இது எல்லா உயிர்களையும் தூங்கச் செய்துவிட்டுத் தனியாகவே இருக்கிறது. இதற்கு என்னைத் தவிர வேறு துணை இல்லை!

Chapter 117

படர்மெலிந் திரங்கல்

It swells out like baled out spring How to bear this pain so writhing?

I can't conceal this nor complain For shame to him who caused this pain

In life -poles of this wearied frame Are poised the weights of lust and shame

My lust is a sea; I do not see A raft to go across safely

What wilt they prove when they are foes Who in friendship bring me woes!

The pleasure in love is oceanful But its pangs are more painful

Wild waves of love I swim shoreless Pining alone in midnight hush

Night's mercy lulls all souls to sleep Keeping but me for companionship

Crueller than that cruel he Are midnight hours gliding slowly

Like heart, if my sight reaches him It won't in floods of tears swim!