Thirukkural 1274 in English
Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.
Tamil original
முகைமொக்குள் உள்ளது நாற்றம்போல் பேதை
நகைமொக்குள் உள்ளதொன் றுண்டு.
Transliteration
Mukaimokkul Ulladhu Naatrampol Pedhai
Nakaimokkul Ulladhon Runtu
English Translation
“Like scent in bud secrets conceal In the bosom of her half smile”
Plain-English meaning
There is something in the unmatured smile of this maid like the fragrance that is contained in an unblossomed bud
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English Translation
Like scent in bud secrets conceal In the bosom of her half smile
G.U. Pope Translation
As fragrance in the opening bud, some secret liesConcealed in budding smile of this dear damsel's eyes
Plain-English Meaning
There is something in the unmatured smile of this maid like the fragrance that is contained in an unblossomed bud
Tamil commentary
மலராத அரும்புக்குள் நறுமணம் அடங்கியிருப்பது போலத்தான் ஒரு பெண்ணின் புன்னகையென்ற அரும்புக்குள் அவளது காதலனைப்பற்றிய நினைவும் நிரம்பியிருக்கிறது.
Chapter 128
More from The Reading of the Signs
குறிப்பறிவுறுத்தல்
You hide; but your painted eyes Restraint off, report your surmise
Kural 1272With seemly grace and stem-like arms The simple she has ample charms
Kural 1273Something shines through her jewelled charm Like thread shining through wreathed gem
Kural 1274Like scent in bud secrets conceal In the bosom of her half smile
Kural 1275The close-bangled belle's hidden thought Has a cure for my troubled heart She to Her Maid
Kural 1276His over-kind close embrace sooths; But makes me feel, loveless, he parts
Kural 1277Quick, my bracelets read before The mind of my lord of cool shore
Kural 1278My lover parted but yesterday; With sallowness it is seventh day The Maid Tells Him
Kural 1279She views her armlets, her tender arms And then her feet; these are her norms
Kural 1280To express love-pangs by eyes and pray Is womanhood's womanly way