Thirukkural 458 in English

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Tamil original

மனநலம் நன்குடைய ராயினும் சான்றோர்க்கு
இனநலம் ஏமாப் புடைத்து.

Transliteration

Mananalam Nankutaiya Raayinum Saandrorkku
Inanalam Emaap Putaiththu

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

Yet good companionship is confirmation strong

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

To perfect men, though minds right good belong,Yet good companionship is confirmation strong

Plain-English Meaning

Yet good companionship is confirmation strong

மனநலத்தைச் சிறப்பாகப் பெற்றவரே ஆயினும், நல்ல குணம் உடையவர்க்கு இனநலம் பாதுகாப்பாக இருக்கும்.

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