Thirukkural 61 in English
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Tamil original
பெறுமவற்றுள் யாமறிவது இல்லை அறிவறிந்த
மக்கட்பேறு அல்ல பிற.
Transliteration
Perumavatrul Yaamarivadhu Illai Arivarindha
Makkatperu Alla Pira
Modern English
“Among life's many gains, children who learn, think clearly, and live with good judgment are among the greatest blessings.”
Modern Interpretation
Among life's many gains, children who learn, think clearly, and live with good judgment are among the greatest blessings. The emphasis is on wisdom and character, not merely academic marks. For example, a child who uses knowledge to solve problems fairly and help others brings lasting joy to the family.
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Modern Plain English
Among life's many gains, children who learn, think clearly, and live with good judgment are among the greatest blessings.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
The world no higher bliss bestows Than children virtuous and wise
G.U. Pope Translation
Of all that men acquire, we know not any greater gain,Than that which by the birth of learned children men obtain
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Among all the benefits that may be acquired, we know no greater benefit than the acquisition of intelligent children
Tamil commentary
அறியவேண்டுவனவற்றை அறியும் அறிவு படைத்த பிள்ளைச் செல்வத்தைத் தவிர மற்றவற்றை ஒருவன் பெறும் நன்மையாக நான் எண்ணுவதில்லை.
Chapter 7
More from The Wealth of Children
மக்கட்பேறு
The world no higher bliss bestows Than children virtuous and wise
Kural 62No evil comes and no blemish; Noble sons bring all we wish
Kural 63Children are one's wealth indeed Their wealth is measured by their deed
Kural 64The food is more than nectar sweet In which one's children hands insert
Kural 65Children's touch delights the body Sweet to ears are their words lovely
Kural 66The flute and lute are sweet they say Deaf to baby's babble's lay!
Kural 67A father's duty to his son is To seat him in front of the wise
Kural 68With joy the hearts of parents swell To see their children themselves excel
Kural 69The mother, hearing her son's merit Delights more than when she begot
Kural 70The son to sire this word is debt \"What penance such a son begot!\"