Thirukkural 160 in English

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Tamil original

உண்ணாது நோற்பார் பெரியர் பிறர்சொல்லும்
இன்னாச்சொல் நோற்பாரின் பின்.

Transliteration

Unnaadhu Norpaar Periyar Pirarsollum
Innaachchol Norpaarin Pin

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

Those who endure abstinence from food are great, next to those who endure the uncourteous speech of others

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

Though 'great' we deem the men that fast and suffer pain,Who others' bitter words endure, the foremost place obtain

Plain-English Meaning

Those who endure abstinence from food are great, next to those who endure the uncourteous speech of others

பிறர் சொல்லும் தீய சொற்களைப் பொறுத்துக் கொள்பவருக்கும் பின்புதான் விரதம் காரணமாக உணவைத் தவிர்த்து நோன்பு இருப்பவர் பெரியவர் ஆவார்.

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