Thirukkural 853 in English
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Tamil original
இகலென்னும் எவ்வநோய் நீக்கின் தவலில்லாத்
தாவில் விளக்கம் தரும்.
Transliteration
Ikalennum Evvanoi Neekkin Thavalillaath
Thaavil Vilakkam Tharum
Modern English
“When a person removes hatred from the heart, a lasting and honorable reputation can grow.”
Modern Interpretation
When a person removes hatred from the heart, a lasting and honorable reputation can grow. For example, forgiving a former teammate can earn more respect than winning an argument.
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Modern Plain English
When a person removes hatred from the heart, a lasting and honorable reputation can grow.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Shun the plague of enmity And win everlasting glory
G.U. Pope Translation
If enmity, that grievous plague, you shun,Endless undying praises shall be won
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
To rid one-self of the distressing dtsease of hatred will bestow (on one) a never-decreasing imperishable fame
Tamil commentary
மனவேறுபாடு என்னும் துன்பம் தரும் நோயை மனத்திலிருந்து நீக்கினால், அது ஒருவனுக்குக் கெடாத, அழியாத புகழைக் கொடுக்கும்.
Chapter 86
More from Hostility
இகல்
Hatred is a plague that divides And rouses illwill on all sides
Kural 852Rouse not hatred and confusion Though foes provoke disunion
Kural 853Shun the plague of enmity And win everlasting glory
Kural 854Hate-the woe of woes destroy; Then joy of joys you can enjoy
Kural 855Who can overcome them in glory That are free from enmity?
Kural 856His fall and ruin are quite near Who holds enmity sweet and dear
Kural 857They cannot see the supreme Truth Who hate and injure without ruth
Kural 858To turn from enmity is gain Fomenting it brings fast ruin
Kural 859Fortune favours when hate recedes Hatred exceeding ruin breeds
Kural 860All evils come from enmity All goodness flow from amity