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

English Translation

“When counsel takes a resolve strong Weak delay of action is wrong”

Plain-English meaning

Consultation ends in forming a resolution (to act); (but) delay in the execution of that resolve is an evil

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

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

Plain-English Meaning

Consultation ends in forming a resolution (to act); (but) delay in the execution of that resolve is an evil

ஓர் ஆலோசனையின் முடிவு, செயலைச் செய்யும் துணிவைப் பெறுவதே, பெற்ற அத்துணிவைச் செயலாக்கக் காலம் தாழ்த்தினால் அது தீமையாகும்.

Chapter 68

வினை செயல்வகை

When counsel takes a resolve strong Weak delay of action is wrong

Delay such acts as need delay Delay not acts that need display

It's best to act when feasible If not see what is possible

Work or foe left unfinished Flare up like fire unextinguished

Money and means, time, place and deed Decide these five and then proceed

Weigh well the end, hindrance, profit And then pursue a fitting act

Know first the secret from experts That is the way of fruitful acts

Lure a tusker by a tusker Achieve a deed by deed better

Than doing good to friends it is More urgent to befriend the foes

Small statesmen fearing people's fear Submit to foes superior