Thirukkural 635 in English
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Tamil original
அறனறிந்து ஆன்றமைந்த சொல்லான்எஞ் ஞான்றுந்
திறனறிந்தான் தேர்ச்சித் துணை.
Transliteration
Aranarindhu Aandramaindha Sollaanenj Gnaandrun
Thiranarindhaan Therchchith Thunai
Modern English
“The best adviser understands right conduct, speaks with mature judgment, and knows how to turn advice into action.”
Modern Interpretation
The best adviser understands right conduct, speaks with mature judgment, and knows how to turn advice into action. For example, a trusted mentor can explain what is fair, express it clearly, and suggest practical steps that will work.
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Modern Plain English
The best adviser understands right conduct, speaks with mature judgment, and knows how to turn advice into action.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Have him for help who virtue knows Right wisdom speaks, ever apt in acts
G.U. Pope Translation
The man who virtue knows, has use of wise and pleasant wordsWith plans for every season apt, in counsel aid affords
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
He is the best helper (of the king) who understanding the duties, of the latter, is by his special learning, able to tender the fullest advice, and at all times conversant with the best method (of
Tamil commentary
அறத்தை அறிந்து கல்வியால் நிறைந்து, அடக்கமான சொல்லை உடையவராய், எப்போதும் செயலாற்றும் முறைகளைத் தெரிந்தவரே கலந்து முடிவு எடுப்பதற்கு ஏற்ற துணையாவார்.
Chapter 64
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Kural 640The unresolved, though well designed To fulfil an act they have no mind