Thirukkural 492 in English

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Tamil original

முரண்சேர்ந்த மொய்ம்பி னவர்க்கும் அரண்சேர்ந்தாம்
ஆக்கம் பலவுந் தரும்.

Transliteration

Muranserndha Moimpi Navarkkum Aranserndhaam
Aakkam Palavun Tharum

English Translation

“Many are gains of fortresses Ev'n to kings of power and prowess”

Plain-English meaning

Even to those who are men of power and expedients, an attack in connection with a fortification will yield many advantages

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English Translation

Many are gains of fortresses Ev'n to kings of power and prowess

G.U. Pope Translation

Though skill in war combine with courage tried on battle-field,The added gain of fort doth great advantage yield

Plain-English Meaning

Even to those who are men of power and expedients, an attack in connection with a fortification will yield many advantages

பகை உணர்வுகள் நிறைந்தும், ஆற்றலில் மிகுந்தும் இருப்பவர்க்குப் பாதுகாப்பான இடத்துள் இருப்பது பல பயன்களையும் தரும்.

Chapter 50

இடனறிதல்

No action take, no foe despise Until you have surveyed the place

Many are gains of fortresses Ev'n to kings of power and prowess

Weaklings too withstand foe's offence In proper fields of strong defence

If fighters fight in vantage field The plans of foes shall be baffled

In water crocodile prevails In land before others it fails

Sea-going ship goes not on shore Nor on sea the strong-wheeled car

No aid but daring dash they need When field is chosen right for deed

Though force is small, if place is right One quells a foe of well-armed might

To face a foe at home is vain Though fort and status are not fine

A fox can kill a war tusker Fearless with feet in deep quagmire