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

English Translation

“The world no higher bliss bestows Than children virtuous and wise”

Plain-English meaning

Among all the benefits that may be acquired, we know no greater benefit than the acquisition of intelligent children

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English Translation

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

Plain-English Meaning

Among all the benefits that may be acquired, we know no greater benefit than the acquisition of intelligent children

அறியவேண்டுவனவற்றை அறியும் அறிவு படைத்த பிள்ளைச் செல்வத்தைத் தவிர மற்றவற்றை ஒருவன் பெறும் நன்மையாக நான் எண்ணுவதில்லை.

Chapter 7

மக்கட்பேறு

The world no higher bliss bestows Than children virtuous and wise

No evil comes and no blemish; Noble sons bring all we wish

Children are one's wealth indeed Their wealth is measured by their deed

The food is more than nectar sweet In which one's children hands insert

Children's touch delights the body Sweet to ears are their words lovely

The flute and lute are sweet they say Deaf to baby's babble's lay!

A father's duty to his son is To seat him in front of the wise

With joy the hearts of parents swell To see their children themselves excel

The mother, hearing her son's merit Delights more than when she begot

The son to sire this word is debt \"What penance such a son begot!\"