Kural 242Chapter 25: Compassion

Thirukkural 242 in English

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

Tamil original

நல்லாற்றாள் நாடி அருளாள்க பல்லாற்றால்
தேரினும் அஃதே துணை.

Transliteration

Nallaatraal Naati Arulaalka Pallaatraal
Therinum Aqdhe Thunai

English Translation

“Seek by sound ways good compassion; All faiths mark that for-salvation”

Plain-English meaning

(Stand) in the good path, consider, and be kind. Even considering according to the conflicting tenets of the different sects, kindness will be your best aid, (in the acquisition of heavenly bliss.)

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English Translation

Seek by sound ways good compassion; All faiths mark that for-salvation

G.U. Pope Translation

The law of 'grace' fulfil, by methods good due trial made,Though many systems you explore, this is your only aid

Plain-English Meaning

(Stand) in the good path, consider, and be kind. Even considering according to the conflicting tenets of the different sects, kindness will be your best aid, (in the acquisition of heavenly bliss.)

Tamil commentary

நல்லநெறியில் வாழ்ந்து, நமக்கு உதவும் அறம் எது என ஆய்ந்து, அருளுடன் வாழ்க; எல்லாச் சமய நெறிகளால் ஆய்ந்தாலும் அருளே நமக்குத் துணையாகும்.

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