Kural 177Chapter 18: Not Coveting

Thirukkural 177 in English

Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.

Tamil original

வேண்டற்க வெஃகியாம் ஆக்கம் விளைவயின்
மாண்டற் கரிதாம் பயன்.

Transliteration

Ventarka Veqkiyaam Aakkam Vilaivayin
Maantar Karidhaam Payan

English Translation

“Shun the fruit of covetousness All its yield is inglorious”

Plain-English meaning

Desire not the gain of covetousness In the enjoyment of its fruits there is no glory

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English Translation

Shun the fruit of covetousness All its yield is inglorious

G.U. Pope Translation

Seek not increase by greed of gain acquired;That fruit matured yields never good desired

Plain-English Meaning

Desire not the gain of covetousness In the enjoyment of its fruits there is no glory

Tamil commentary

பிறர் பொருளை அவர் விரும்பாதிருக்க, நாம் விரும்பிப் பெற்று அனுபவிக்கும்போது அதன் பயன் நல்லதாக இல்லை என்று அறிவதால், பிறர் பொருளைக் கவர்வதற்கு விரும்ப வேண்டா.

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