Thirukkural 454 in English

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Tamil original

மனத்து ளதுபோலக் காட்டி ஒருவற்கு
இனத்துள தாகும் அறிவு.

Transliteration

Manaththu Ladhupolak Kaatti Oruvarku
Inaththula Thaakum Arivu

English Translation

“Wisdom seems to come from mind But it truly flows from the kind”

Plain-English meaning

Wisdom appears to rest in the mind, but it really exists to a man in his companions

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English Translation

Wisdom seems to come from mind But it truly flows from the kind

G.U. Pope Translation

Man's wisdom seems the offspring of his mind;'Tis outcome of companionship we find

Plain-English Meaning

Wisdom appears to rest in the mind, but it really exists to a man in his companions

அறிவு ஒருவன் மனத்துள் இருப்பது போலத் தோன்றும்; உண்மையில் அது அவன் சேர்ந்துள்ள இனத்தின்பால் இருந்து பெறப்படுவதே ஆகும்.

Chapter 46

சிற்றினம் சேராமை

The ignoble the noble fear The mean hold them as kinsmen dear

With soil changes water's taste With mates changes the mental state

Wisdom depends upon the mind The worth of man upon his friend

Wisdom seems to come from mind But it truly flows from the kind

Purity of the thought and deed Comes from good company indeed

Pure-hearted get good progeny Pure friendship acts with victory

Goodness of mind increases gain Good friendship fosters fame again

Men of wisdom, though good in mind In friends of worth a new strength find

Good mind decides the future bliss Good company gains strength to this

No help good company exeeds; The bad to untold anguish leads