Thirukkural 623 in English

Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.

Tamil original

இடும்பைக்கு இடும்பை படுப்பர் இடும்பைக்கு
இடும்பை படாஅ தவர்.

Transliteration

Itumpaikku Itumpai Patuppar Itumpaikku
Itumpai Pataaa Thavar

English Translation

“Grief they face and put to grief Who grieve not grief by mind's relief”

Plain-English meaning

They give sorrow to sorrow, who in sorrow do not suffer sorrow

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

Grief they face and put to grief Who grieve not grief by mind's relief

G.U. Pope Translation

Who griefs confront with meek, ungrieving heart,From them griefs, put to grief, depart

Plain-English Meaning

They give sorrow to sorrow, who in sorrow do not suffer sorrow

வரும் துன்பத்திற்குத் துன்பப்படாத மன ஊக்கம் உள்ளவர். துன்பத்திற்குத் துன்பம் தருவர்.

Chapter 63

இடுக்கண் அழியாமை

Laugh away troubles; there is No other way to conquer woes

Deluging sorrows come to nought When wise men face them with firm thought

Grief they face and put to grief Who grieve not grief by mind's relief

Who pulls like bulls patiently on Causes grief to grieve anon

Before the brave grief grieves and goes Who dare a host of pressing woes

The wise that never gloat in gain Do not fret in fateful ruin

The wise worry no more of woes Knowing body's butt of sorrows

Who seek not joy, deem grief norm By sorrows do not come to harm

In joy to joy who is not bound In grief he grieves not dual round!

His glory is esteemed by foes Who sees weal in wanton woes!