Thirukkural 489 in English

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

Tamil original

எய்தற் கரியது இயைந்தக்கால் அந்நிலையே
செய்தற் கரிய செயல்.

Transliteration

Eydhar Kariyadhu Iyaindhakkaal Annilaiye
Seydhar Kariya Seyal

English Translation

“When comes the season ripe and rare Dare and do hard things then and there”

Plain-English meaning

If a rare opportunity occurs, while it lasts, let a man do that which is rarely to be accomplished (but for such an opportunity)

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

When comes the season ripe and rare Dare and do hard things then and there

G.U. Pope Translation

When hardest gain of opportunity at last is won,With promptitude let hardest deed be done

Plain-English Meaning

If a rare opportunity occurs, while it lasts, let a man do that which is rarely to be accomplished (but for such an opportunity)

அடைவதற்கு அரியதை அடைவதற்கு ஏற்ற காலம் வந்து விட்டால் அப்பொழுதே தான் செய்வதற்கு அரிய செயல்களைச் செய்து கொள்க.

Chapter 49

காலமறிதல்

By day the crow defeats the owl Kings need right time their foes to quell

Well-ordered seasoned act is cord That fortune binds in bon accord

What is hard for him who acts With proper means and time and tacts?

Choose proper time and act and place Even the world you win with ease

Who want to win the world sublime Wait unruffled biding their time

By self-restraint stalwarts keep fit Like rams retreating but to butt

The wise jut not their vital fire They watch their time with hidden ire

Bear with hostiles when you meet them Fell down their head in fateful time

When comes the season ripe and rare Dare and do hard things then and there

In waiting time feign peace like stork In fighting time strike like its peck