Thirukkural 906 in English

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

Tamil original

இமையாரின் வாழினும் பாடிலரே இல்லாள்
அமையார்தோள் அஞ்சு பவர்.

Transliteration

Imaiyaarin Vaazhinum Paatilare Illaal
Amaiyaardhol Anju Pavar

English Translation

“Who fear douce arms of their wives Look petty even with god-like lives”

Plain-English meaning

They that fear the bamboo-like shoulders of their wives will be destitute of manliness though they may flourish like the Gods

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English Translation

Who fear douce arms of their wives Look petty even with god-like lives

G.U. Pope Translation

Though, like the demi-gods, in bliss they dwell secure from harm,Those have no dignity who fear the housewife's slender arm

Plain-English Meaning

They that fear the bamboo-like shoulders of their wives will be destitute of manliness though they may flourish like the Gods

தேவர்களைப் போல வாழ்ந்தாலும் மனைவியின் மூங்கில் போன்ற தோளுக்குப் பயப்படுபவர், ஆண்மையால் வரும் பெருமை இல்லாதவரே.

Chapter 91

பெண்வழிச் சேறல்

Who dote on wives lose mighty gain That lust, dynamic men disdain

Who dotes, unmanly, on his dame His wealth to him and all is shame

Who's servile to his wife always Shy he feels before the wise

Fearing his wife salvationless The weaklings' action has no grace

Who fears his wife fears always Good to do to the good and wise

Who fear douce arms of their wives Look petty even with god-like lives

Esteemed more is women bashful Than man servile unto her will

By fair-browed wives who are governed Help no friends nor goodness tend

No virtue riches nor joy is seen In those who submit to women

Thinkers strong and broad of heart By folly on fair sex do not dote