Thirukkural 671 in English
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Tamil original
சூழ்ச்சி முடிவு துணிவெய்தல் அத்துணிவு
தாழ்ச்சியுள் தங்குதல் தீது.
Transliteration
Soozhchchi Mutivu Thuniveydhal Aththunivu
Thaazhchchiyul Thangudhal Theedhu
Modern English
“Thoughtful planning should end in a firm decision, and a decision should not be weakened by delay.”
Modern Interpretation
Thoughtful planning should end in a firm decision, and a decision should not be weakened by delay. Once a team has chosen a safe plan, waiting without reason can make the problem worse.
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Modern Plain English
Thoughtful planning should end in a firm decision, and a decision should not be weakened by delay.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
When counsel takes a resolve strong Weak delay of action is wrong
G.U. Pope Translation
The Resolve is counsel's end, If resolutions halt In weak delays, still unfulfilled, 'tis grievous fault
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Consultation ends in forming a resolution (to act); (but) delay in the execution of that resolve is an evil
Tamil commentary
ஓர் ஆலோசனையின் முடிவு, செயலைச் செய்யும் துணிவைப் பெறுவதே, பெற்ற அத்துணிவைச் செயலாக்கக் காலம் தாழ்த்தினால் அது தீமையாகும்.
Chapter 68
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