Thirukkural 1301 in English

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

Tamil original

புல்லா திராஅப் புலத்தை அவர்உறும்
அல்லல்நோய் காண்கம் சிறிது.

Transliteration

Pullaa Thiraaap Pulaththai Avar
Urum Allalnoi Kaankam Siridhu

English Translation

“Feign sulk; embrace him not so that We can see his distress a bit”

Plain-English meaning

Let us witness awhile his keen suffering; just feign dislike and embrace him not

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

Feign sulk; embrace him not so that We can see his distress a bit

G.U. Pope Translation

Be still reserved, decline his profferred love;A little while his sore distress we 'll prove

Plain-English Meaning

Let us witness awhile his keen suffering; just feign dislike and embrace him not

நாம் ஊடும்போது அவர் அடையும் காதல் வேதனையை நாமும் கொஞ்சம் பார்க்கலாம்; அதனால் அவரைத் தழுவாதே; ஊடல் செய்.

Chapter 131

புலவி

Feign sulk; embrace him not so that We can see his distress a bit

Sulking is the salt of love; but Too much of it spoils the taste Wife Addresses Husband

To leave the sulker unembraced Is to grieve the one sorely grieved

To comfort not lady in pout Is to cut the fading plant at root He within Himself

Pouting of flower-eyed has To pure good mates a lovely grace

Love devoid of frowns and pets Misses its ripe and unripe fruits

\"Will union take place soon or late?\" In lover's pout this leaves a doubt

What's the good of grieving lament When concious lover is not present?

Water delights in a shady grove And sulking in souls of psychic love

My heart athirst would still unite With her who me in sulking left!