பொழுதுகண்டு இரங்கல்
Lamentations at Eventide
Read all ten original Tamil couplets from this chapter with clear, modern interpretations for everyday learning.
Kurals
1221–1230
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Kural 1221
1 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
மாலையோ அல்லை மணந்தார் உயிருண்ணும்
வேலைநீ வாழி பொழுது.
Modern interpretation
Evening is no longer a peaceful time; after her beloved’s departure, it feels like it destroys her. The hour that once marked the end of a good day can become the hardest time when someone is alone.
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Kural 1222
2 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
புன்கண்ணை வாழி மருள்மாலை எம்கேள்போல்
வன்கண்ண தோநின் துணை.
Modern interpretation
She speaks to the dark evening as if it also suffers, asking whether its companion is as hard-hearted as hers. When loneliness settles in, even the dim sky can seem to share the pain of a deserted person.
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Kural 1223
3 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
பனிஅரும்பிப் பைதல்கொள் மாலை துனிஅரும்பித்
துன்பம் வளர வரும்.
Modern interpretation
Evening once arrived with only a little unease, but now it returns with sorrow that grows stronger and makes life feel unbearable. Each sunset can deepen the ache of someone waiting for a loved one who is far away.
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Kural 1224
4 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
காதலர் இல்வழி மாலை கொலைக்களத்து
ஏதிலர் போல வரும்.
Modern interpretation
Without her beloved, evening arrives like an enemy entering a place of slaughter. The quiet at sunset can feel frightening when an empty room brings back the fact that someone is gone.
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Kural 1225
5 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
காலைக்குச் செய்தநன்று என்கொல் எவன்கொல்யான்
மாலைக்குச் செய்த பகை?
Modern interpretation
She wonders what kindness morning received and what offense she gave evening, since morning is bearable but evening brings pain. When missing someone, the day may pass calmly until dusk suddenly makes the loneliness sharp.
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Kural 1226
6 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
மாலைநோய் செய்தல் மணந்தார் அகலாத
காலை அறிந்த திலேன்.
Modern interpretation
Before her beloved left, she never knew that evening could be so painful. A familiar time of day can change completely after a breakup or a long separation.
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Kural 1227
7 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
காலை அரும்பிப் பகலெல்லாம் போதாகி
மாலை மலரும்இந் நோய்.
Modern interpretation
Her longing begins as a small feeling in the morning, grows through the day, and reaches its fullest strength by evening. Missing someone can build quietly during busy hours and become overwhelming when the day grows still.
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Kural 1228
8 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
அழல்போலும் மாலைக்குத் தூதாகி ஆயன்
குழல்போலும் கொல்லும் படை.
Modern interpretation
The shepherd’s flute once sounded pleasant, but now it announces the painful evening and feels like a weapon. A song that used to make someone happy can become painful when it is tied to a person who is gone.
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Kural 1229
9 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
பதிமருண்டு பைதல் உழக்கும் மதிமருண்டு
மாலை படர்தரும் போழ்து.
Modern interpretation
When evening clouds her mind, it seems as if the whole town has become confused and is suffering with her. Strong loneliness can color the streets, sounds, and faces around you with the same sadness you feel inside.
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Kural 1230
10 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
பொருள்மாலை யாளரை உள்ளி மருள்மாலை
மாயும்என் மாயா உயிர்.
Modern interpretation
Her life had endured, but evening makes her lose heart when she thinks of the beloved who left to pursue wealth. Waiting for a partner who is away working can feel especially heavy when the day ends without news.
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