Thirukkural 626 in English

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Tamil original

அற்றேமென்று அல்லற் படுபவோ பெற்றேமென்று
ஓம்புதல் தேற்றா தவர்.

Transliteration

Atremendru Allar Patupavo Petremendru
Ompudhal Thetraa Thavar

English Translation

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

Plain-English meaning

Will those men ever cry out in sorrow, "we are destitute" who, (in their prosperity), give not way to (undue desire) to keep their wealth

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English Translation

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

G.U. Pope Translation

Who boasted not of wealth, nor gave it all their heart,Will not bemoan the loss, when prosperous days depart

Plain-English Meaning

Will those men ever cry out in sorrow, "we are destitute" who, (in their prosperity), give not way to (undue desire) to keep their wealth

பணம் இருந்த காலத்தில் மனக்கஞ்சம் இல்லாமல் பிறர்க்கு வழங்கியவர், இல்லாத காலத்தில் வரும் துன்பத்தினால் ஏழையாகி விட்டோமே என்று வருந்துவாரோ?

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!