Thirukkural 891 in English
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Tamil original
ஆற்றுவார் ஆற்றல் இகழாமை போற்றுவார்
போற்றலுள் எல்லாம் தலை.
Transliteration
Aatruvaar Aatral Ikazhaamai Potruvaar
Potralul Ellaam Thalai
English Translation
“Not to spite the mighty ones Safest safeguard to living brings”
Plain-English meaning
Not to disregard the power of those who can carry out (their wishes) is more important than all the watchfulness of those who guard (themselves against evil)
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English Translation
Not to spite the mighty ones Safest safeguard to living brings
G.U. Pope Translation
The chiefest care of those who guard themselves from ill,Is not to slight the powers of those who work their mighty will
Plain-English Meaning
Not to disregard the power of those who can carry out (their wishes) is more important than all the watchfulness of those who guard (themselves against evil)
Tamil commentary
எடுத்துக் கொண்ட செயல்களை இனிது முடிப்பவரின் வலிமைகளை அவமதியாமல் இருப்பது, தமக்குத் தீங்கு ஏதும் வராமல் காப்பவர் செய்யும் காவல்கள் எல்லாவற்றிலும் முதன்மையானது.
Chapter 90
More from Not Offending the Great
பெரியாரைப் பிழையாமை
Not to spite the mighty ones Safest safeguard to living brings
Kural 892To walk unmindful of the great Shall great troubles ceaseless create
Kural 893Heed not and do, if ruin you want Offence against the mighty great
Kural 894The weak who insult men of might Death with their own hands invite
Kural 895Where can they go and thrive where Pursued by powerful monarch's ire?
Kural 896One can escape in fire caught The great who offends escapes not
Kural 897If holy mighty sages frown Stately gifts and stores who can own?
Kural 898When hill-like sages are held small The firm on earth lose home and all
Kural 899Before the holy sage's rage Ev'n Indra's empire meets damage
Kural 900Even mighty aided men shall quail If the enraged holy seers will