Thirukkural 839 in English

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Tamil original

பெரிதினிது பேதையார் கேண்மை பிரிவின்கண்
பீழை தருவதொன் றில்.

Transliteration

Peridhinidhu Pedhaiyaar Kenmai Pirivinkan
Peezhai Tharuvadhon Ril

English Translation

“Friendship with fools is highly sweet For without a groan we part”

Plain-English meaning

The friendship between fools is exceedingly delightful (to each other): for at parting there will be

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English Translation

Friendship with fools is highly sweet For without a groan we part

G.U. Pope Translation

Friendship of fools is very pleasant thing,Parting with them will leave behind no sting

Plain-English Meaning

The friendship between fools is exceedingly delightful (to each other): for at parting there will be

அறிவற்றவர்கள் தமக்குள் கொண்ட நட்பில் பிரிவு வந்தால், அவர்களுக்குத் துன்பம் ஒன்றும் இல்லை. அவர்கள் கொண்ட நட்பு அவ்வளவு இனிமையானது!

Chapter 84

பேதைமை

This is folly's prominent vein To favour loss and forego gain

Folly of follies is to lead A lewd and lawless life so bad

Shameless, aimless, callous, listless Such are the marks of foolishness

No fool equals the fool who learns Knows, teaches, but self-control spurns

The fool suffers seven fold hells In single birth of hellish ills

A know-nothing fool daring a deed Not only fails but feels fettered

Strangers feast and kinsmen fast When fools mishandle fortunes vast

Fools possessing something on hand Like dazed and drunken stupids stand

Friendship with fools is highly sweet For without a groan we part

Entrance of fools where Savants meet Looks like couch trod by unclean feet