Kural 1202Chapter 121: Sad Memories

Thirukkural 1202 in English

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

Tamil original

எனைத்தொனறு இனிதேகாண் காமம்தாம் வீழ்வார்
நினைப்ப வருவதொன்று ஏல்.

Transliteration

Enaiththonaru Inidhekaan Kaamamdhaam Veezhvaar
Ninaippa Varuvadhondru El

Modern English

“Thinking about the person you love can make separation easier, so love feels sweet in every situation.”

Modern Interpretation

Thinking about the person you love can make separation easier, so love feels sweet in every situation. When you miss someone who is away, rereading a kind message can bring comfort.

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Modern Plain English

Thinking about the person you love can make separation easier, so love feels sweet in every situation.

Poetic Couplet (Bharati)

Pains are off at the lover's thought In all aspects this love is sweet

G.U. Pope Translation

How great is love! Behold its sweetness past belief!Think on the lover, and the spirit knows no grief

Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)

Even to think of one's beloved gives one no pain Sexuality, in any degree, is always delightful

Tamil commentary

நாம் விரும்புபவரைப் பிரிவிலும் நினைத்தால் பிரிவுத் துன்பம் வராது. அதனால் என்ன ஆனாலும் சரி, காதல் இனியதுதான்.

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