Thirukkural 430 in English
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Tamil original
அறிவுடையார் எல்லா முடையார் அறிவிலார்
என்னுடைய ரேனும் இலர்.
Transliteration
Arivutaiyaar Ellaa Mutaiyaar Arivilaar
Ennutaiya Renum Ilar
Modern English
“Wisdom can make a person rich in what matters even without many possessions, while possessions are empty without good judgment.”
Modern Interpretation
Wisdom can make a person rich in what matters even without many possessions, while possessions are empty without good judgment. For example, someone with a small budget can build a secure life by planning, while careless wealth can disappear quickly.
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Modern Plain English
Wisdom can make a person rich in what matters even without many possessions, while possessions are empty without good judgment.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Who have wisdom they are all full Whatev'r they own, misfits are nil
G.U. Pope Translation
The wise is rich, with ev'ry blessing blest;The fool is poor, of everything possessed
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Those who possess wisdom, possess every thing; those who have not wisdom, whatever they may possess, have nothing
Tamil commentary
ஏதும் இல்லாதவரானாலும் அறிவுடையார் எல்லாவற்றையும் உடையவரே; எதைப் பெற்றவராய் இருந்தாலும், அறிவு இல்லாதவர் ஏதும் இல்லாதவரே.
Chapter 43
More from The Possession of Knowledge
அறிவுடைமை
Wisdom's weapon wards off all woes It is a fort defying foes
Kural 422Wisdom checks the straying senses Expels evils, impels goodness
Kural 423To grasp the Truth from everywhere From everyone is wisdom fair
Kural 424Speaking out thoughts in clear trends Wisdom subtle sense comprehends
Kural 425The wise-world the wise befriend They bloom nor gloom, equal in mind
Kural 426As moves the world so move the wise In tune with changing times and ways
Kural 427The wise foresee what is to come The unwise lack in that wisdom
Kural 428Fear the frightful and act wisely Not to fear the frightful's folly
Kural 429No frightful evil shocks the wise Who guard themselves against surprise
Kural 430Who have wisdom they are all full Whatev'r they own, misfits are nil