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
Modern English
“Even a playful quarrel can hurt when you fear that closeness may not return.”
Modern Interpretation
Even a playful quarrel can hurt when you fear that closeness may not return. After an argument, wondering whether your partner will still come back can make the waiting especially painful.
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Modern Plain English
Even a playful quarrel can hurt when you fear that closeness may not return.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
\"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?'
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
The doubt as to whether intercourse would take place soon or not, creates a sorrow (even) in feigned dislike
Tamil commentary
இனிக் கலவி நீளுமோ நீளாதோ என்று எண்ணுவதால், இன்பத்திற்கு இன்றியமையாத ஊடலிலும் ஒரு துன்பம் உண்டு.
Chapter 131
More from Pouting
புலவி
Feign sulk; embrace him not so that We can see his distress a bit
Kural 1302Sulking is the salt of love; but Too much of it spoils the taste Wife Addresses Husband
Kural 1303To leave the sulker unembraced Is to grieve the one sorely grieved
Kural 1304To comfort not lady in pout Is to cut the fading plant at root He within Himself
Kural 1305Pouting of flower-eyed has To pure good mates a lovely grace
Kural 1306Love devoid of frowns and pets Misses its ripe and unripe fruits
Kural 1307\"Will union take place soon or late?\" In lover's pout this leaves a doubt
Kural 1308What's the good of grieving lament When concious lover is not present?
Kural 1309Water delights in a shady grove And sulking in souls of psychic love
Kural 1310My heart athirst would still unite With her who me in sulking left!