Thirukkural 172 in English

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Tamil original

படுபயன் வெஃகிப் பழிப்படுவ செய்யார்
நடுவன்மை நாணு பவர்.

Transliteration

Patupayan Veqkip Pazhippatuva Seyyaar
Natuvanmai Naanu Pavar

English Translation

“Who shrink with shame from sin, refrain From coveting which brings ruin”

Plain-English meaning

Those who blush at the want of equity will not commit disgraceful acts through desire of the profit that may be gained

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English Translation

Who shrink with shame from sin, refrain From coveting which brings ruin

G.U. Pope Translation

Through lust of gain, no deeds that retribution bring,Do they, who shrink with shame from every unjust thing

Plain-English Meaning

Those who blush at the want of equity will not commit disgraceful acts through desire of the profit that may be gained

பிறர் பொருளைக் கவர்ந்து அனுபவிக்க எண்ணிப் பழி தரும் செயல்களை, நீதிக்கு அஞ்சுபவர் செய்ய மாட்டார்.

Chapter 18

வெஃகாமை

Who covets others' honest wealth That greed ruins his house forthwith

Who shrink with shame from sin, refrain From coveting which brings ruin

For spiritual bliss who long For fleeting joy commit no wrong

The truth-knowers of sense-control Though in want covet not at all

What is one's subtle wisdom worth If it deals ill with all on earth

Who seeks for grace on righteous path Suffers by evil covetous wealth

Shun the fruit of covetousness All its yield is inglorious

The mark of lasting wealth is shown By not coveting others' own

Fortune seeks the just and wise Who are free from coveting vice

Desireless, greatness conquers all; Coveting misers ruined fall