Thirukkural 667
Do not ridicule looking at one’s appearance – this world has people
Who are like the linchpin of a lofty chariot.
உருவு கண்டு எள்ளாமை வேண்டும்-உருள் பெருந் தேர்க்கு
அச்சு ஆணி அன்னார் உடைத்து.
We should not mock a person looking on their appearance. There are people in this world who play important roles but look very ordinary. Linchpin of a majestic chariot looks very small. But it is key to the movement of the chariot. So don’t ridicule any one for their appearance.
உருவு – form / appearance
எள்ளாமை – not ridicule
அச்சாணி – linchpin
அன்னார் – similar people
உடைத்து – (world) has
Old Tamil Poetry 