Thirukkural 1303 in English

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Tamil original

அலந்தாரை அல்லல்நோய் செய்தற்றால் தம்மைப்
புலந்தாரைப் புல்லா விடல்.

Transliteration

Alandhaarai Allalnoi Seydhatraal Thammaip
Pulandhaaraip Pullaa Vital

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

For men not to embrace those who have feigned dislike is like torturing those already in agony

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

'Tis heaping griefs on those whose hearts are grieved;To leave the grieving one without a fond embrace

Plain-English Meaning

For men not to embrace those who have feigned dislike is like torturing those already in agony

தன்னுடன் ஊடல் கொண்ட மனைவியின் ஊடலை நீக்கிக் கூடாமல் போவது, ஏற்கனவே துன்பப்பட்டவர்களுக்கு மேலும் அதிகத் துன்பத்தைக் கொடுத்தது போலாம்.

Chapter 131

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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!