Thirukkural 856 in English
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Tamil original
இகலின் மிகலினிது என்பவன் வாழ்க்கை
தவலும் கெடலும் நணித்து.
Transliteration
Ikalin Mikalinidhu Enpavan Vaazhkkai
Thavalum Ketalum Naniththu
Modern English
“Anyone who thinks hatred is a pleasant way to win is moving quickly toward failure and ruin.”
Modern Interpretation
Anyone who thinks hatred is a pleasant way to win is moving quickly toward failure and ruin. For example, a long feud at work can cost a person both trust and opportunities.
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Modern Plain English
Anyone who thinks hatred is a pleasant way to win is moving quickly toward failure and ruin.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
His fall and ruin are quite near Who holds enmity sweet and dear
G.U. Pope Translation
The life of those who cherished enmity hold dear,To grievous fault and utter death is near
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
Failure and ruin are not far from him who says it is sweet to excel in hatred
Tamil commentary
பிறருடன் மனவேறுபாடு கொண்டு வளர்வது நல்லதே என்பவன் வாழ்க்கை, அழியாமல் இருப்பதும் சிறிது காலமே; அழிந்து போவதும் சிறிது காலத்திற்குள்ளேயாம்.
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