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
Modern English
“Even strong people gain many advantages from a secure base.”
Modern Interpretation
Even strong people gain many advantages from a secure base. For example, a team with reliable equipment, clear support, and a safe place to work can handle pressure better.
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Modern Plain English
Even strong people gain many advantages from a secure base.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
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
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Even to those who are men of power and expedients, an attack in connection with a fortification will yield many advantages
Tamil commentary
பகை உணர்வுகள் நிறைந்தும், ஆற்றலில் மிகுந்தும் இருப்பவர்க்குப் பாதுகாப்பான இடத்துள் இருப்பது பல பயன்களையும் தரும்.
Chapter 50
More from Knowing the Place
இடனறிதல்
No action take, no foe despise Until you have surveyed the place
Kural 492Many are gains of fortresses Ev'n to kings of power and prowess
Kural 493Weaklings too withstand foe's offence In proper fields of strong defence
Kural 494If fighters fight in vantage field The plans of foes shall be baffled
Kural 495In water crocodile prevails In land before others it fails
Kural 496Sea-going ship goes not on shore Nor on sea the strong-wheeled car
Kural 497No aid but daring dash they need When field is chosen right for deed
Kural 498Though force is small, if place is right One quells a foe of well-armed might
Kural 499To face a foe at home is vain Though fort and status are not fine
Kural 500A fox can kill a war tusker Fearless with feet in deep quagmire