Kural 1267Chapter 127: Mutual Desire

Thirukkural 1267 in English

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

Tamil original

புலப்பேன்கொல் புல்லுவேன் கொல்லோ கலப்பேன்கொல்
கண்அன்ன கேளிர் விரன்.

Transliteration

Pulappenkol Pulluven Kollo Kalappenkol
Kananna Kelir Viran

Modern English

“When a beloved returns, we may not know whether to complain, embrace, or do both.”

Modern Interpretation

When a beloved returns, we may not know whether to complain, embrace, or do both. Someone may begin a reunion with an annoyed remark and end it by holding the person close.

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Modern Plain English

When a beloved returns, we may not know whether to complain, embrace, or do both.

Poetic Couplet (Bharati)

If my eye-like lord returneth Shall I sulk or clasp or do both?

G.U. Pope Translation

Shall I draw back, or yield myself, or shall both mingled be,When he returns, my spouse, dear as these eyes to me

Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)

On the return of him who is as dear as my eyes, am I displeased or am I to embrace (him); or am I to do both?

Tamil commentary

கண்போல் சிறந்த என் துணைவர் வந்தால் அவர் நெடுநாள் பிரிந்திருந்ததற்காக ஊடுவேனா? அவர் பிரிவைத் தாங்க முடியாமல் அவரைத் தழுவுவேனா? அல்லது இரண்டு செயல்களையும் கலந்து செய்வேனா?

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