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

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

Like water in the shade, dislike is delicious only in those who love

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English Translation

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

Plain-English Meaning

Like water in the shade, dislike is delicious only in those who love

நீரும்கூட வெயிலுக்குக் கீழ் இராமல் நிழலுக்குக் கீழ் இருப்பது இனிமை; ஊடலும் அன்புள்ளவரிடம் மட்டுமே இனிமை ஆனது.

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!