Thirukkural 151 in English

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Tamil original

அகழ்வாரைத் தாங்கும் நிலம்போலத் தம்மை
இகழ்வார்ப் பொறுத்தல் தலை.

Transliteration

Akazhvaaraith Thaangum Nilampolath Thammai
Ikazhvaarp Poruththal Thalai

English Translation

“As earth bears up with diggers too To bear revilers is prime virtue”

Plain-English meaning

To bear with those who revile us, just as the earth bears up those who dig it, is the first of virtues

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English Translation

As earth bears up with diggers too To bear revilers is prime virtue

G.U. Pope Translation

As earth bears up the men who delve into her breast,To bear with scornful men of virtues is the best

Plain-English Meaning

To bear with those who revile us, just as the earth bears up those who dig it, is the first of virtues

தன்னையே தோண்டினாலும் தோண்டுபவர் விழுந்துவிடாதபடி தாங்கும் நிலம் போலத், தன்னை வார்த்தைகளால் அவமதிப்பவரையும் மதித்துப் பொறுப்பது முதன்மை அறம்

Chapter 16

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As earth bears up with diggers too To bear revilers is prime virtue

Forgive insults is a good habit Better it is to forget it

Neglect the guest is dearth of dearth To bear with fools is strength of strength

Practice of patient quality Retains intact itegrity

Vengeance is not in esteem held Patience is praised as hidden gold

Revenge accords but one day's joy Patience carries its praise for aye

Though others cause you wanton pain Grieve not; from unjust harm refrain

By noble forbearance vanquish The proud that have caused you anguish

More than ascetics they are pure Who bitter tongues meekly endure

Who fast are great to do penance Greater are they who bear offence