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Kural 1101
1101 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
கண்டுகேட்டு உண்டுயிர்த்து உற்றறியும் ஐம்புலனும்
ஒண்தொடி கண்ணே உள.
Modern interpretation
The person you love can make every sense feel alive: sight, sound, taste, scent, and touch. After a difficult day, even a partner's welcoming smile, voice, and embrace can make the whole world feel warm again.
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Kural 1102
1102 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
பிணிக்கு மருந்து பிறமன் அணியிழை
தன்நோய்க்குத் தானே மருந்து.
Modern interpretation
Love can be both the wound and the cure. When someone's absence hurts, hearing their voice or making peace after a misunderstanding may bring relief in a way nothing else can.
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Kural 1103
1103 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
தாம்வீழ்வார் மென்றோள் துயிலின் இனிதுகொல்
தாமரைக் கண்ணான் உலகு.
Modern interpretation
For someone deeply in love, resting beside a beloved can feel sweeter than any imagined heaven. After a long day, falling asleep peacefully next to the person you cherish may feel like the best place in the world.
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Kural 1104
1104 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
நீங்கின் தெறூஉம் குறுகுங்கால் தண்ணென்னும்
தீயாண்டுப் பெற்றாள் இவள்?
Modern interpretation
Love can feel like a strange fire: distance makes it burn, while closeness cools the pain. When a loved one stops replying, worry grows; a kind conversation can calm it at once.
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Kural 1105
1105 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
வேட் ட பொழுதின் அவையவை போலுமே
தோட் டார் கதுப்பினாள் தோள்.
Modern interpretation
Being with the person you desire can bring the joy of receiving exactly what you hoped for. After waiting all week to see someone special, their simple hug can feel like the reward you had been longing for.
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Kural 1106
1106 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
உறுதோறு உயிர்தளிர்ப்பத் தீண்டலால் பேதைக்கு
அமிழ்தின் இயன்றன தோள்.
Modern interpretation
A loving embrace can make a tired spirit feel young and renewed, as though it were made of nectar. After a frightening or exhausting day, a trusted person's hug can help someone feel alive again.
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Kural 1107
1107 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
தம்மில் இருந்து தமதுபாத்து உண்டற்றால்
அம்மா அரிவை முயக்கு.
Modern interpretation
The happiness of a loving embrace is compared with the joy of living in one's own home on honestly earned food shared with others. A peaceful home, fair work, and a caring partner can together bring a deep sense of contentment.
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Kural 1108
1108 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
வீழும் இருவர்க்கு இனிதே வளியிடை
போழப் படாஅ முயக்கு.
Modern interpretation
For two people who truly love each other, an embrace with no space between them is especially sweet. When one partner is upset, holding each other close can offer comfort before either person finds the right words.
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Kural 1109
1109 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஊடல் உணர்தல் புணர்தல் இவைகாமம்
கூடியார் பெற்ற பயன்.
Modern interpretation
Love includes small quarrels, understanding what went wrong, and finding happiness together again. For example, a couple may disagree, talk honestly, apologize, and feel even closer after making peace.
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Kural 1110
1110 of 1330Tamil original · தமிழ்
அறிதோறு அறியாமை கண்டற்றால் காமம்
செறிதோறும் சேயிழை மாட்டு.
Modern interpretation
The more deeply we know someone we love, the more we discover about our feelings, just as learning reveals how much we do not yet know. Each shared conversation can make affection feel fresh instead of ordinary.
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