Thirukkural – 1217
The cruel one doesn’t bestow his affection in reality,
Then why in my dreams does he torment me?
நனவினா னல்காக் கொடியார் கனவினான்
என்னெம்மைப் பீழிப் பது.
He has been away for a while and she is pining for him. When she is awake his absence makes her sick. When she sleeps, he appears in her dreams and torments her further. This is her lament.
நனவு – reality
நல்குதல் – to bestow
கொடியர் – cruel one
கனவு – dream
பீழித்தல் – to torment
Old Tamil Poetry 