Thirukkural 423 in English

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

Tamil original

எப்பொருள் யார்யார்வாய்க் கேட்பினும் அப்பொருள்
மெய்ப்பொருள் காண்ப தறிவு.

Transliteration

Epporul Yaaryaarvaaik Ketpinum Apporul
Meypporul Kaanpa Tharivu

English Translation

“To grasp the Truth from everywhere From everyone is wisdom fair”

Plain-English meaning

To discern the truth in every thing, by whomsoever spoken, is wisdom

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English Translation

To grasp the Truth from everywhere From everyone is wisdom fair

G.U. Pope Translation

Though things diverse from divers sages' lips we learn,'Tis wisdom's part in each the true thing to discern

Plain-English Meaning

To discern the truth in every thing, by whomsoever spoken, is wisdom

எந்தக் கருத்தை எவர் சொன்னாலும், அக்கருத்தின் உண்மையைக் காண்பது அறிவு.

Chapter 43

அறிவுடைமை

Wisdom's weapon wards off all woes It is a fort defying foes

Wisdom checks the straying senses Expels evils, impels goodness

To grasp the Truth from everywhere From everyone is wisdom fair

Speaking out thoughts in clear trends Wisdom subtle sense comprehends

The wise-world the wise befriend They bloom nor gloom, equal in mind

As moves the world so move the wise In tune with changing times and ways

The wise foresee what is to come The unwise lack in that wisdom

Fear the frightful and act wisely Not to fear the frightful's folly

No frightful evil shocks the wise Who guard themselves against surprise

Who have wisdom they are all full Whatev'r they own, misfits are nil