Thirukkural 858 in English

Tamil original, transliteration, English translation, meaning, commentary, pronunciation, and chapter context.

Tamil original

இகலிற்கு எதிர்சாய்தல் ஆக்கம் அதனை
மிக்லூக்கின் ஊக்குமாம் கேடு.

Transliteration

Ikalirku Edhirsaaidhal Aakkam Adhanai
Mikalookkin Ookkumaam Ketu

English Translation

“To turn from enmity is gain Fomenting it brings fast ruin”

Plain-English meaning

Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin

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English Translation

To turn from enmity is gain Fomenting it brings fast ruin

G.U. Pope Translation

'Tis gain to turn the soul from enmity;Ruin reigns where this hath mastery

Plain-English Meaning

Shrinking back from hatred will yield wealth; indulging in its increase will hasten ruin

மனவேறுபாடு தோன்றும்போது அதை வரவேற்காமல் இருப்பது ஒருவனுக்குச் செல்வமாகும்; வரவேற்பது கேட்டையே வரவேற்ப‌தாகும்.

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