Thirukkural 300 in English

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Tamil original

யாமெய்யாக் கண்டவற்றுள் இல்லை எனைத்தொன்றும்
வாய்மையின் நல்ல பிற.

Transliteration

Yaameyyaak Kantavatrul Illai Enaiththondrum
Vaaimaiyin Nalla Pira

English Translation

“Of all the things we here have seen Nothing surpasses Truth serene!”

Plain-English meaning

Amidst all that we have seen (described) as real (excellence), there is nothing so good as truthfulness

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

Of all the things we here have seen Nothing surpasses Truth serene!

G.U. Pope Translation

Of all good things we've scanned with studious care,There's nought that can with truthfulness compare

Plain-English Meaning

Amidst all that we have seen (described) as real (excellence), there is nothing so good as truthfulness

சிறந்தவை என்று நான் கண்டு அறிந்த நூல்களுள் சொல்லப்பட்டவற்றுள், உண்மையைவிட, நல்லதாகச் சொல்லப்பட்ட அறம் வேறு ஒன்றும் இல்லை.

Chapter 30

வாய்மை

If \"What is truth\"? the question be, It is to speak out evil-free

E'en falsehood may for truth suffice, When good it brings removing vice

Let not a man knowingly lie; Conscience will scorch and make him sigh

He lives in loving hearts of all Who serves the Truth serene in soul

To speak the truth from heart sincere Is more than giving and living austere

Not to lie brings all the praise All virtues from Truth arise

Lie not lie not Naught else you need All virtues are in Truth indeed

Water makes you pure outward Truth renders you pure inward

All lights are not lights for the wise; Truth light is light bright like Sun-light

Of all the things we here have seen Nothing surpasses Truth serene!