Thirukkural 944 in English
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Tamil original
அற்றது அறிந்து கடைப்பிடித்து மாறல்ல
துய்க்க துவரப் பசித்து.
Transliteration
Atradhu Arindhu Kataippitiththu Maaralla
Thuykka Thuvarap Pasiththu
Modern English
“Notice when food has been digested, wait until you are truly hungry, and choose food that suits your body.”
Modern Interpretation
Notice when food has been digested, wait until you are truly hungry, and choose food that suits your body. For example, after a heavy meal, someone can wait rather than forcing another meal late at night.
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Modern Plain English
Notice when food has been digested, wait until you are truly hungry, and choose food that suits your body.
Poetic Couplet (Bharati)
Know digestion; with keen appetite Eat what is suitable and right
G.U. Pope Translation
Knowing the food digested well, when hunger prompteth thee,With constant care, the viands choose that well agree
Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)
(First) assure yourself that your food has been digested and never fail to eat, when very hungry, whatever is not disagreeable (to you)
Tamil commentary
முன்பு உண்டது சீரணமாகிவிட்டதை அறிந்து நன்கு பசிக்கும்போது உடம்பிற்கும் காலத்திற்கும் ஒவ்வாத உணவினை விலக்கி, வேண்டியவற்றை உண்க.
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