Old Tamil Poetry

Translations of Tamil Poetic works that span 2000 years

Thirukkural – 1128

As my lover resides in my heart, I dread
eating hot food, lest it singe him.

நெஞ்சத்தார் காத லவராக வெய்துண்ட
லஞ்சுதும் வேபாக் கறிந்து.

Her friend asks her why she isn’t eating properly. She says my lover resides in my heart, so I avoid hot food as it might burn him.

What to say, Love is stupid.

வெய்து – hot

உண்டல் – to eat

அஞ்சுதும் – I fear / dread

வேபாக்கு – burn / singe

அறிந்து – I know

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  1. gives a new meaning to a heartburn 🙂
    but is beautiful ❤

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