Thirukkural 64 in English
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Tamil original
அமிழ்தினும் ஆற்ற இனிதேதம் மக்கள்
சிறுகை அளாவிய கூழ்.
Transliteration
Amizhdhinum Aatra Inidhedham Makkal
Sirukai Alaaviya Koozh
Modern English
“A simple meal can feel precious when it is connected with a child's affection and innocence.”
Modern Interpretation
A simple meal can feel precious when it is connected with a child's affection and innocence. The verse reminds us that love gives ordinary moments extraordinary value. For example, a parent may treasure a small snack prepared or shared by a child more than an expensive restaurant meal.
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Modern Plain English
A simple meal can feel precious when it is connected with a child's affection and innocence.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
The food is more than nectar sweet In which one's children hands insert
G.U. Pope Translation
Than God's ambrosia sweeter far the food before men laid,In which the little hands of children of their own have play'd
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
The rice in which the little hand of their children has dabbled will be far sweeter (to the parent) than ambrosia
Tamil commentary
தம் பிள்ளைகளின் சிறு கையால் பிசையப்பட்ட கூழ், அமிழ்தைக் காட்டிலும் மிக இனிது.
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!\"