Thirukkural 699 in English

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Tamil original

கொளப்பட்டேம் என்றெண்ணிக் கொள்ளாத செய்யார்
துளக்கற்ற காட்சி யவர்.

Transliteration

Kolappattem Endrennik Kollaadha Seyyaar
Thulakkatra Kaatchi Yavar

English Translation

“The clear-visioned do nothing base Deeming they have the monarch's grace”

Plain-English meaning

Those whose judgement is firm will not do what is disagreeable (to the sovereign) saying (within

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English Translation

The clear-visioned do nothing base Deeming they have the monarch's grace

G.U. Pope Translation

'We've gained his grace, boots nought what graceless acts we do',So deem not sages who the changeless vision view

Plain-English Meaning

Those whose judgement is firm will not do what is disagreeable (to the sovereign) saying (within

சலனம் அற்ற அறிவை உடையவர்கள், தாம் ஆட்சியாளரால் மிகவும் மரியாதைக்கு உரியவர்கள் என்று எண்ணி, ஆட்சியாளர் விரும்பாதவற்றைச் செய்யமாட்டார்.

Chapter 70

மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்து ஒழுகல்

Move with hostile kings as with fire Not coming close nor going far

Crave not for things which kings desire This brings thee their fruitful favour

Guard thyself from petty excess Suspected least, there's no redress

Whisper not; nor smile exchange Amidst august men's assemblage

Hear not, ask not the king's secret Hear only when he lets it out

Discern his mood and time and tell No dislikes but what king likes well

Tell pleasing things; and never tell Even if pressed what is futile

As young and kinsman do not slight; Look with awe king's light and might

The clear-visioned do nothing base Deeming they have the monarch's grace

Worthless acts based on friendship old Shall spell ruin and woe untold