Thirukkural 1309 in English
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Tamil original
நீரும் நிழலது இனிதே புலவியும்
வீழுநர் கண்ணே இனிது.
Transliteration
Neerum Nizhaladhu Inidhe Pulaviyum
Veezhunar Kanne Inidhu
Modern English
“A teasing disagreement feels refreshing only where love already exists, like cool water in the shade.”
Modern Interpretation
A teasing disagreement feels refreshing only where love already exists, like cool water in the shade. The same sharp words from a stranger would hurt instead of bringing two partners closer.
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Modern Plain English
A teasing disagreement feels refreshing only where love already exists, like cool water in the shade.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Water delights in a shady grove And sulking in souls of psychic love
G.U. Pope Translation
Water is pleasant in the cooling shade;So coolness for a time with those we love
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Like water in the shade, dislike is delicious only in those who love
Tamil commentary
நீரும்கூட வெயிலுக்குக் கீழ் இராமல் நிழலுக்குக் கீழ் இருப்பது இனிமை; ஊடலும் அன்புள்ளவரிடம் மட்டுமே இனிமை ஆனது.
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!