Thirukkural 779 in English

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Tamil original

இழைத்தது இகவாமைச் சாவாரை யாரே
பிழைத்தது ஒறுக்கிற் பவர்.

Transliteration

Izhaiththadhu Ikavaamaich Chaavaarai Yaare
Pizhaiththadhu Orukkir Pavar

English Translation

“Who will blame the heroes that lose Their lives in war to keep their vows?”

Plain-English meaning

Who would reproach with failure those who seal their oath with their death ?

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English Translation

Who will blame the heroes that lose Their lives in war to keep their vows?

G.U. Pope Translation

Who says they err, and visits them scorn,Who die and faithful guard the vow they've sworn

Plain-English Meaning

Who would reproach with failure those who seal their oath with their death ?

தாம் சொன்ன சபதம் நிறைவேறாமல் போனாலும், அதற்காகவே போர்க் களத்தில் தோற்றவர் என்று எவர் இகழ்ந்து பேசுவார்?

Chapter 78

படைச் செருக்கு

Stand not before my chief, O foes! Many who stood, in stones repose

To lift a lance that missed a tusker Is prouder than shaft that hit a hare

Valour is fight with fierce courage Mercy to the fallen is its edge

At the tusker he flings his lance One in body smiles another chance

When lances dart if heroes wink \"It is a rout\" the world will think

The brave shall deem the days as vain Which did not battle-wounds sustain

Their anklets aloud jingle their name Who sacrifice their life for fame

The king may chide, they pursue strife; They fear loss of glory; not life

Who will blame the heroes that lose Their lives in war to keep their vows?

Such a death shall be prayed for Which draws the the tears of the ruler