Thirukkural 264 in English
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Tamil original
ஒன்னார்த் தெறலும் உவந்தாரை ஆக்கலும்
எண்ணின் தவத்தான் வரும்.
Transliteration
Onnaarth Theralum Uvandhaarai Aakkalum
Ennin Thavaththaan Varum
Modern English
“Deep self-discipline gives a person the strength to overcome hostility and strengthen good relationships.”
Modern Interpretation
Deep self-discipline gives a person the strength to overcome hostility and strengthen good relationships. Inner control can change both conflict and friendship. For example, someone who stays steady during an argument may calm an enemy and win back a friend.
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Modern Plain English
Deep self-discipline gives a person the strength to overcome hostility and strengthen good relationships.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
In penance lies the power to save The friends and foil the foe and knave
G.U. Pope Translation
Destruction to his foes, to friends increase of joyThe 'penitent' can cause, if this his thoughts employ
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
If (the ascetic) desire the destruction of his enemies, or the aggrandizement of his friends, it will be effected by (the power of) his austerities
Tamil commentary
பகைவர்களை மாற்றவும், நண்பர்களைப் பெருக்கவும் எண்ணினால், தவத்தால் அதைச் செய்ய முடியும்.
Chapter 27
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Pains endure; pain not beings This is the type of true penance
Kural 262Penance is fit for penitents Not for him who in vain pretends
Kural 263Is it to true penitent's aid, That others austere path avoid?
Kural 264In penance lies the power to save The friends and foil the foe and knave
Kural 265What they wish as they wish is won Here hence by men penance is done
Kural 266Who do penance achieve their aim Others desire-rid themselves harm
Kural 267Pure and bright gets the gold in fire; and so the life by pain austere
Kural 268He worship wins from every soul Who Master is by soul control
Kural 269They can even defy death Who get by penance godly strenth
Kural 270Many are poor and few are rich For they care not for penance much