Kural 945Chapter 95: Medicine

Thirukkural 945 in English

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

Tamil original

மாறுபாடு இல்லாத உண்டி மறுத்துண்ணின்
ஊறுபாடு இல்லை உயிர்க்கு.

Transliteration

Maarupaatu Illaadha Unti Maruththunnin
Oorupaatu Illai Uyirkku

Modern English

“Life faces fewer health troubles when we eat suitable food in moderation, even when we could eat more.”

Modern Interpretation

Life faces fewer health troubles when we eat suitable food in moderation, even when we could eat more. For example, choosing a reasonable portion and stopping before overeating protects everyday well-being.

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Modern Plain English

Life faces fewer health troubles when we eat suitable food in moderation, even when we could eat more.

Poetic Couplet (Bharati)

With fasting adjusted food right Cures ills of life and makes you bright

G.U. Pope Translation

With self-denial take the well-selected meal;So shall thy frame no sudden sickness feel

Classical Meaning (Drew & Lazarus)

There will be no disaster to one's life if one eats with moderation, food that is not disagreeable

Tamil commentary

ஒருவன் உடம்பிற்கு ஒவ்வொத உணவுகளை விலக்கி உண்டால், அவன் உயிர்க்கு நோயால் வரும் துன்பம் இல்லை.

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