Old Tamil Poetry

Thirukkural – 1287

Like those who dive into a stream aware that they’ll be washed away,
What’s the use of lover’s tiff when I’m aware it’s a sham.

உய்த்த லறிந்து புனல்பாய் பவரேபோற் 
பொய்த்த லறிந்தென் புலந்து.

She resignedly tells herself, there’s no point in pretending to be angry with him. The moment I see him all my anger will vanish and I will give in. It’s like one who jumps into a river, though they are aware that they will be washed away. I can’t help it.

உய்த்தல் – carried away

புனல் – stream

பொய்த்தல் – false (sham)

புலத்தல் – tiff