Old Tamil Poetry

Translations of Tamil Poetic works that span 2000 years

Thirukkural – 191

One who utters drivel to anger many,
will be mocked by every one.

பல்லார் முனியப் பயன் இல சொல்லுவான்
எல்லாரும் எள்ளப்படும். 

Thiruvalluvar advises one to not talk rubbish. While this angers wise men in the community, he will be mocked and derided by all.

பல்லார் – many  / assembly of wise men
முனிதல் – to anger
பயன் இல – useless
எள்ளல் – reproached / mocked

 

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