Thirukkural 156 in English

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Tamil original

ஒறுத்தார்க்கு ஒருநாளை இன்பம் பொறுத்தார்க்குப்
பொன்றுந் துணையும் புகழ்.

Transliteration

Oruththaarkku Orunaalai Inpam Poruththaarkkup
Pondrun Thunaiyum Pukazh

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

The pleasure of the resentful continues for a day The praise of the patient will continue until (the final destruction of) the world

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

Who wreak their wrath have pleasure for a day;Who bear have praise till earth shall pass away

Plain-English Meaning

The pleasure of the resentful continues for a day The praise of the patient will continue until (the final destruction of) the world

தமக்குத் தீங்கு செய்தவரைத் தண்டித்தவர்க்குத் தண்டித்த அன்று மட்டுமே இன்பம்; பொறுத்துக் கொண்டவர்க்கோ உலகம் அழியும் வரை புகழ் இருக்கும்.

Chapter 16

பொறையுடைமை

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