Thirukkural 906 in English
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Tamil original
இமையாரின் வாழினும் பாடிலரே இல்லாள்
அமையார்தோள் அஞ்சு பவர்.
Transliteration
Imaiyaarin Vaazhinum Paatilare Illaal
Amaiyaardhol Anju Pavar
Modern English
“Even a person living in comfort and luxury lacks true dignity if fear makes them surrender their judgment.”
Modern Interpretation
Even a person living in comfort and luxury lacks true dignity if fear makes them surrender their judgment. For example, a successful professional may still be unable to make an honest choice without permission.
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Modern Plain English
Even a person living in comfort and luxury lacks true dignity if fear makes them surrender their judgment.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
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
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
They that fear the bamboo-like shoulders of their wives will be destitute of manliness though they may flourish like the Gods
Tamil commentary
தேவர்களைப் போல வாழ்ந்தாலும் மனைவியின் மூங்கில் போன்ற தோளுக்குப் பயப்படுபவர், ஆண்மையால் வரும் பெருமை இல்லாதவரே.
Chapter 91
More from Being led by Women
பெண்வழிச் சேறல்
Who dote on wives lose mighty gain That lust, dynamic men disdain
Kural 902Who dotes, unmanly, on his dame His wealth to him and all is shame
Kural 903Who's servile to his wife always Shy he feels before the wise
Kural 904Fearing his wife salvationless The weaklings' action has no grace
Kural 905Who fears his wife fears always Good to do to the good and wise
Kural 906Who fear douce arms of their wives Look petty even with god-like lives
Kural 907Esteemed more is women bashful Than man servile unto her will
Kural 908By fair-browed wives who are governed Help no friends nor goodness tend
Kural 909No virtue riches nor joy is seen In those who submit to women
Kural 910Thinkers strong and broad of heart By folly on fair sex do not dote