Thirukkural 676 in English
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Tamil original
முடிவும் இடையூறும் முற்றியாங்கு எய்தும்
படுபயனும் பார்த்துச் செயல்.
Transliteration
Mutivum Itaiyoorum Mutriyaangu Eydhum
Patupayanum Paarththuch Cheyal
Modern English
“Before starting, consider how the work will end, what obstacles may appear, and what benefit it may bring.”
Modern Interpretation
Before starting, consider how the work will end, what obstacles may appear, and what benefit it may bring. Before launching a club, plan its goal, likely problems, and value for members.
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Modern Plain English
Before starting, consider how the work will end, what obstacles may appear, and what benefit it may bring.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Weigh well the end, hindrance, profit And then pursue a fitting act
G.U. Pope Translation
Accomplishment, the hindrances, large profits won By effort these compare,- then let the work be done
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
An act is to be performed after considering the exertion required, the obstacles to be encountered, and the great profit to be gained (on its completion)
Tamil commentary
ஒரு செயலைச் செய்யும்போது அது முடிவதற்கான முயற்சி, இடையில் வரும் தடை, முடியும்போது அடையும் பெரும்பயன் ஆகியவற்றை எண்ணிப் பார்த்துச் செய்க.
Chapter 68
More from Modes of Action
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Kural 672Delay such acts as need delay Delay not acts that need display
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Kural 674Work or foe left unfinished Flare up like fire unextinguished
Kural 675Money and means, time, place and deed Decide these five and then proceed
Kural 676Weigh well the end, hindrance, profit And then pursue a fitting act
Kural 677Know first the secret from experts That is the way of fruitful acts
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