Thirukkural 536 in English
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Tamil original
இழுக்காமை யார்மாட்டும் என்றும் வழுக்காமை
வாயின் அதுவொப்பது இல்.
Transliteration
Izhukkaamai Yaarmaattum Endrum Vazhukkaamai
Vaayin Adhuvoppadhu Il
Modern English
“Being attentive and dependable toward everyone, at all times, is one of the greatest strengths a person can have.”
Modern Interpretation
Being attentive and dependable toward everyone, at all times, is one of the greatest strengths a person can have. For example, a nurse who carefully remembers each patient’s needs earns trust through steady attention.
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Modern Plain English
Being attentive and dependable toward everyone, at all times, is one of the greatest strengths a person can have.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Forget none; watch with wakeful care Miss none; the gain is sans compare
G.U. Pope Translation
Towards all unswerving, ever watchfulness of soul retain,Where this is found there is no greater gain
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
There is nothing comparable with the possession of unfailing thoughtfulness at all times; and towards all persons
Tamil commentary
எவரிடத்திலேனும் எப்போதும் விடாமல் மறதி இல்லாத குணம் மட்டும் இருக்கும் என்றால், அதைப் போன்ற நன்மை வேறு இல்லை.
Chapter 54
More from Unforgetfulness
பொச்சாவாமை
Worse than wrath in excess is Forgetfulness in joy-excess
Kural 532Negligence kills renown just as Ceaseless want wisdom destroys
Kural 533Forgetful nature fails of fame All schools of thinkers say the same
Kural 534The fearful find no fortress here The forgetful find good never
Kural 535Failing foresight the guardless man Shall rue his folly later on
Kural 536Forget none; watch with wakeful care Miss none; the gain is sans compare
Kural 537With cautious care pursue a thing Impossible there is nothing
Kural 538Do what the wise commend as worth If not, for seven births no mirth
Kural 539When joy deludes, their fate recall Whom negligence has made to fall
Kural 540Easy it is a thing to get When the mind on it is set