Kural 424Chapter 43: The Possession of Knowledge

Thirukkural 424 in English

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

Tamil original

எண்பொருள வாகச் செலச்சொல்லித் தான்பிறர்வாய்
நுண்பொருள் காண்ப தறிவு.

Transliteration

Enporula Vaakach Chelachchollith Thaanpirarvaai
Nunporul Kaanpa Tharivu

English Translation

“Speaking out thoughts in clear trends Wisdom subtle sense comprehends”

Plain-English meaning

To speak so as that the meaning may easily enter the mind of the hearer, and to discern the subtlest thought which may lie hidden in the words of others, this is wisdom

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English Translation

Speaking out thoughts in clear trends Wisdom subtle sense comprehends

G.U. Pope Translation

Wisdom hath use of lucid speech, words that acceptance win,And subtle sense of other men's discourse takes in

Plain-English Meaning

To speak so as that the meaning may easily enter the mind of the hearer, and to discern the subtlest thought which may lie hidden in the words of others, this is wisdom

Tamil commentary

அரிய கருத்துகளைக்கூடக் கேட்பவர்க்கு விளங்கும்படி எளியனவாகவும், அவர் மனங் கொள்ளும்படியும் சொல்லும்; பிறர் சொல்லும் கருத்து நுண்ணியது என்றாலும் அதை எளிதாக விளங்கிக் கொள்ளும்; இது அறிவு.

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