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தகையணங்குறுத்தல்

The Pre-marital love

Read all ten original Tamil couplets from this chapter with clear, modern interpretations for everyday learning.

Kurals

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காமத்துப்பால்

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Kural 1081

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அணங்குகொல் ஆய்மயில் கொல்லோ கனங்குழை

மாதர்கொல் மாலும் என் நெஞ்சு.

Modern interpretation

On seeing her, the speaker cannot tell whether she is a divine being, a peacock, or a woman, so striking is her beauty. At a crowded event, one person's graceful presence can leave you momentarily lost for words.

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Kural 1082

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நோக்கினாள் நோக்கெதிர் நோக்குதல் தாக்கணங்கு

தானைக்கொண் டன்ன துடைத்து.

Modern interpretation

Her answering glance feels like a force that has returned with an entire army to overwhelm him. When someone you admire suddenly meets your eyes, one small look can make your nervousness feel enormous.

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Kural 1083

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பண்டறியேன் கூற்றென் பதனை இனியறிந்தேன்

பெண்டகையால் பேரமர்க் கட்டு.

Modern interpretation

He never understood what people meant by Death until he met the deadly power of this woman's fighting eyes. A confident glance from someone you like can feel so powerful that you suddenly forget what to say.

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Kural 1084

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்டார் உயிருண்ணும் தோற்றத்தால் பெண்டகைப்

பேதைக்கு அமர்த்தன கண்.

Modern interpretation

Her gentle feminine nature seems at odds with eyes that look capable of taking away the life of anyone who meets them. A shy, kind person may still have an intense gaze that leaves an admirer speechless.

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Kural 1085

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கூற்றமோ கண்ணோ பிணையோ மடவரல்

நோக்கமிம் மூன்றும் உடைத்து.

Modern interpretation

Her look seems to hold all three powers at once: death, piercing eyes, and the timid beauty of a deer. One glance can feel frightening, attractive, and tender all at the same time.

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Kural 1086

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கொடும்புருவம் கோடா மறைப்பின் நடுங்கஞர்

செய்யல மன்இவள் கண்.

Modern interpretation

Her arched eyebrows soften the force of her eyes; if they covered them, he would not tremble so much. A quick smile or lowered brow from someone you like can make an intense moment feel safe.

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Kural 1087

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கடாஅக் களிற்றின்மேற் கட்படாம் மாதர்

படாஅ முலைமேல் துகில்.

Modern interpretation

The cloth across her firm chest is compared with the cover placed over a powerful elephant's eyes; even her clothing seems full of force. At a cultural celebration, the way a traditional outfit moves can make a dancer's presence especially striking.

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Kural 1088

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

ஒண்ணுதற் கோஒ உடைந்ததே ஞாட்பினுள்

நண்ணாரும் உட்குமென் பீடு.

Modern interpretation

The warrior's power that once frightened fearless enemies in battle collapses before the brightness of her forehead. Even a confident athlete or leader can become shy when someone they love appears.

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Kural 1089

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பிணையேர் மடநோக்கும் நாணும் உடையாட்கு

அணியெவனோ ஏதில தந்து.

Modern interpretation

Her modesty and gentle, deer-like look are already ornaments; extra jewelry adds little. A simple outfit can be more beautiful when a person's grace and self-respect shine through.

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Kural 1090

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உண்டார்கண் அல்லது அடுநறாக் காமம்போல்

கண்டார் மகிழ்செய்தல் இன்று.

Modern interpretation

Wine gives pleasure only to the person who drinks it, but love can delight even through a single sight of the beloved. Seeing someone you care about across a room can brighten your mood before a word is spoken.

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