Thirukkural 855 in English

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Tamil original

இகலெதிர் சாய்ந்தொழுக வல்லாரை யாரே
மிக்லூக்கும் தன்மை யவர்.

Transliteration

Ikaledhir Saaindhozhuka Vallaarai Yaare
Mikalookkum Thanmai Yavar

English Translation

“Who can overcome them in glory That are free from enmity?”

Plain-English meaning

Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

Who can overcome them in glory That are free from enmity?

G.U. Pope Translation

If men from enmity can keep their spirits free,Who over them shall gain the victory

Plain-English Meaning

Who indeed would think of conquering those who naturally shrink back from hatred ?

தன் மனத்துள் வேறுபாடு தோன்றும்போது அதை வளர்க்காமல் அதற்கு எதிராக நடக்கும் வலிமை மிக்கவரை வெல்ல எண்ணுபவர் யார்?

Chapter 86

இகல்

Hatred is a plague that divides And rouses illwill on all sides

Rouse not hatred and confusion Though foes provoke disunion

Shun the plague of enmity And win everlasting glory

Hate-the woe of woes destroy; Then joy of joys you can enjoy

Who can overcome them in glory That are free from enmity?

His fall and ruin are quite near Who holds enmity sweet and dear

They cannot see the supreme Truth Who hate and injure without ruth

To turn from enmity is gain Fomenting it brings fast ruin

Fortune favours when hate recedes Hatred exceeding ruin breeds

All evils come from enmity All goodness flow from amity