Kural 1283Chapter 129: Desire for Reunion

Thirukkural 1283 in English

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

Tamil original

பேணாது பெட்பவே செய்யினும் கொண்கனைக்
காணா தமையல கண்.

Transliteration

Penaadhu Petpave Seyyinum Konkanaik
Kaanaa Thamaiyala Kan

Modern English

“Even when a beloved seems neglectful, longing may not let the eyes rest until they see that person.”

Modern Interpretation

Even when a beloved seems neglectful, longing may not let the eyes rest until they see that person. Someone may keep looking toward the door for a partner who has not shown much care.

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Modern Plain English

Even when a beloved seems neglectful, longing may not let the eyes rest until they see that person.

Poetic Couplet (Bharati)

Though slighting me he acts his will My restless eyes would see him still

G.U. Pope Translation

Although his will his only law, he lightly value me,My heart knows no repose unless my lord I see

Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)

Though my eyes disregard me and do what is pleasing to my husband, still will they not be satisfied unless they see him

Tamil commentary

என்னை அவமதித்து அவர் தம் விருப்பப்படியே செய்தாலும் என் கண்கள் அவரைக் காணாமல் இருப்பதில்லை.

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