Thirukkural 664 in English

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

Tamil original

சொல்லுதல் யார்க்கும் எளிய அரியவாம்
சொல்லிய வண்ணம் செயல்.

Transliteration

Solludhal Yaarkkum Eliya Ariyavaam
Solliya Vannam Seyal

English Translation

“Easy it is to tell a fact But hard it is to know and act”

Plain-English meaning

To say (how an act is to be performed) is (indeed) easy for any one; but far difficult it is to do according to what has been said

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

Easy it is to tell a fact But hard it is to know and act

G.U. Pope Translation

Easy to every man the speech that shows the way;Hard thing to shape one's life by words they say

Plain-English Meaning

To say (how an act is to be performed) is (indeed) easy for any one; but far difficult it is to do according to what has been said

நான் இந்தச் செயலை இப்படிச் செய்யப் போகிறேன் என்று சொல்லுவது எல்லார்க்கும் சுலபம்; சொல்லியபடியே அதைச் செய்து முடிப்பதுதான் கடினம்.

Chapter 67

வினைத்திட்பம்

A powerful mind does powerful act And all the rest are imperfect

Shun failing fuss; fail not purpose These two are maxims of the wise

The strong achieve and then display Woe unto work displayed midway

Easy it is to tell a fact But hard it is to know and act

Dynamic deeds of a doughty soul Shall win the praise of king and all

The will-to-do achieves the deed When mind that wills is strong indeed

Scorn not the form: for men there are Like linchpin of big rolling car

Waver not; do wakefully The deed resolved purposefully

Do with firm will though pains beset The deed that brings delight at last

The world merits no other strength But strength of will-to-do at length