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Kural 1091

1091 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

இருநோக்கு இவளுண்கண் உள்ளது ஒருநோக்கு

நோய்நோக்கொன் றந்நோய் மருந்து.

Modern interpretation

Her eyes hold two looks: one causes the pain of love, and the other cures it. A worried glance followed by a warm smile from someone you love can turn anxiety into relief.

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Kural 1092

1092 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்களவு கொள்ளும் சிறுநோக்கம் காமத்தில்

செம்பாகம் அன்று பெரிது.

Modern interpretation

A secret sideways glance can bring more pleasure than half the joy of physical closeness. At a gathering, one private look between two people can say more than a long conversation.

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Kural 1093

1093 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

நோக்கினாள் நோக்கி இறைஞ்சினாள் அஃதவள்

யாப்பினுள் அட்டிய நீர்.

Modern interpretation

She looks at him and then lowers her head in shyness; that small sign waters the growing plant of their love. When someone meets your eyes and then smiles shyly, the moment can deepen a new connection.

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Kural 1094

1094 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

யான்நோக்கும் காலை நிலன்நோக்கும் நோக்காக்கால்

தான்நோக்கி மெல்ல நகும்.

Modern interpretation

When he looks at her, she looks at the ground; when he looks away, she watches him and smiles softly. A shy person may avoid eye contact during a conversation but smile when they think they are unobserved.

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Kural 1095

1095 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

குறிக்கொண்டு நோக்காமை அல்லால் ஒருகண்

சிறக்கணித்தாள் போல நகும்

Modern interpretation

She avoids looking straight at him, yet watches with a half-closed eye and smiles to herself. A playful side glance across a classroom can reveal affection without a direct confession.

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Kural 1096

1096 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

உறாஅ தவர்போல் சொலினும் செறாஅர்சொல்

ஒல்லை உணரப் படும்.

Modern interpretation

Even if she speaks as though they are strangers, her words soon show that no anger lies beneath them. A person who answers curtly but still checks that you are okay may be hiding affection rather than hostility.

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Kural 1097

1097 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

செறாஅச் சிறுசொல்லும் செற்றார்போல் நோக்கும்

உறாஅர்போன்று உற்றார் குறிப்பு.

Modern interpretation

Brief sharp words and hostile-looking glances can be signs of lovers pretending to be strangers. Two people who tease each other in public may be protecting a private bond, not starting a real quarrel.

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Kural 1098

1098 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

அசையியற்கு உண்டாண்டோ ர் ஏஎர்யான் நோக்கப்

பசையினள் பைய நகும்.

Modern interpretation

When he looks at her, the tender smile she returns is a comforting sign. After a misunderstanding, a gentle smile from someone you care about can reassure you that the affection remains.

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Kural 1099

1099 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

ஏதிலார் போலப் பொதுநோக்கு நோக்குதல்

காதலார் கண்ணே உள.

Modern interpretation

Lovers may look at each other in public as if they were strangers. At a family gathering, two people in love might keep their faces neutral while sharing a private understanding.

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Kural 1100

1100 of 1330

Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்ணொடு கண்இணை நோக்கொக்கின் வாய்ச்சொற்கள்

என்ன பயனும் இல.

Modern interpretation

When two lovers' eyes agree completely, spoken words add nothing. A couple can understand reassurance, affection, or apology through one shared look before either speaks.

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