Thirukkural 1307 in English

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Tamil original

ஊடலின் உண்டாங்கோர் துன்பம் புணர்வது
நீடுவ தன்று கொல் என்று.

Transliteration

Ootalin Untaangor Thunpam Punarvadhu
Neetuva Thandru Kol Endru

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

The doubt as to whether intercourse would take place soon or not, creates a sorrow (even) in feigned dislike

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

A lovers' quarrel brings its pain, when mind afraidAsks doubtful, 'Will reunion sweet be long delayed?'

Plain-English Meaning

The doubt as to whether intercourse would take place soon or not, creates a sorrow (even) in feigned dislike

இனிக் கலவி நீளுமோ நீளாதோ என்று எண்ணுவதால், இன்பத்திற்கு இன்றியமையாத ஊடலிலும் ஒரு துன்பம் உண்டு.

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!