Kural 1289Chapter 129: Desire for Reunion

Thirukkural 1289 in English

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

Tamil original

மலரினும் மெல்லிது காமம் சிலர்அதன்
செவ்வி தலைப்படு வார்.

Transliteration

Malarinum Mellidhu Kaamam Silaradhan
Sevvi Thalaippatu Vaar

English Translation

“Flower-soft is love; a few alone Know its delicacy so fine”

Plain-English meaning

Sexual delight is more delicate than a flower, and few are those who understand its real nature

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English Translation

Flower-soft is love; a few alone Know its delicacy so fine

G.U. Pope Translation

Love is tender as an opening flower In season dueTo gain its perfect bliss is rapture known to few

Plain-English Meaning

Sexual delight is more delicate than a flower, and few are those who understand its real nature

Tamil commentary

காதல் இன்பம் மலரைவிட மென்மையானது. அதை அறிந்து அனுபவிப்பதற்கு ஏற்ற இடம், காலம், தேவையானவை எல்லாம் பெற்றுக் காதல் இன்பத்தின் நலனை அனுபவிப்பவர் இவ்வுலகில் சிலரே

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