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கண்ணோட்டம்

Benignity

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

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Kural 571

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்ணோட்டம் என்னும் கழிபெருங் காரிகை

உண்மையான் உண்டிவ் வுலகு.

Modern interpretation

The world is held together by the rare beauty of a kind and gracious manner. A calm greeting from a teacher can help a nervous student feel able to ask for help.

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Kural 572

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்ணோட்டத் துள்ளது உலகியல் அஃதிலார்

உண்மை நிலக்குப் பொறை.

Modern interpretation

Everyday life works because people show one another consideration; without it, even living together becomes a burden. Letting an exhausted passenger sit down is a small act that keeps a shared space humane.

Read Kural 572 in full

Kural 573

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பண்என்னாம் பாடற்கு இயைபின்றேல் கண்என்னாம்

கண்ணோட்டம் இல்லாத கண்.

Modern interpretation

Eyes are not truly useful if they see people but show no compassion, just as music fails without harmony. Noticing a classmate being left out and choosing to include them gives sight a human purpose.

Read Kural 573 in full

Kural 574

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உளபோல் முகத்தெவன் செய்யும் அளவினால்

கண்ணோட்டம் இல்லாத கண்.

Modern interpretation

Eyes that never lead to care may be present in the face but do little good. A friend who watches someone struggle and refuses even a simple check-in is seeing without concern.

Read Kural 574 in full

Kural 575

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்ணிற்கு அணிகலம் கண்ணோட்டம் அஃதின்றேல்

புண்ணென்று உணரப் படும்

Modern interpretation

Kindness is what makes a person's eyes beautiful; without it, they are only eyes, not a source of comfort. A friendly look from a cashier can ease a customer's bad day.

Read Kural 575 in full

Kural 576

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

மண்ணோ டியைந்த மரத்தனையர் கண்ணோ

டியைந்துகண் ணோடா தவர்.

Modern interpretation

People who have eyes but never look on others with compassion are like trees: alive in form but not responsive in spirit. A student who notices a classmate crying yet walks past has missed the human duty of care.

Read Kural 576 in full

Kural 577

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கண்ணோட் டம் இல்லவர் கண்ணிலர் கண்ணுடையார்

கண்ணோட்டம் இன்மையும் இல்.

Modern interpretation

A person who never shows compassion is described as having no true sight; real seeing includes noticing others' needs. A teammate who spots someone struggling and offers help is using their eyes wisely.

Read Kural 577 in full

Kural 578

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

கருமம் சிதையாமல் கண்ணோட வல்லார்க்கு

உரிமை உடைத்திவ் வுலகு.

Modern interpretation

The highest leadership balances compassion with responsibility, so mercy does not damage the work that must be done. A teacher can give a student another chance while still keeping the class's safety rules.

Read Kural 578 in full

Kural 579

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

ஒறுத்தாற்றும் பண்பினார் கண்ணும்கண் ணோடிப்

பொறுத்தாற்றும் பண்பே தலை.

Modern interpretation

The highest patience is to show kindness even to someone who has hurt you, without abandoning justice. Answering a rude message calmly instead of escalating can stop a conflict from spreading.

Read Kural 579 in full

Kural 580

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

பெயக்கண்டும் நஞ்சுண் டமைவர் நயத்தக்க

நாகரிகம் வேண்டு பவர்.

Modern interpretation

True civility can keep us from answering betrayal with hatred, though it does not require staying in danger. If a friend breaks your trust, you can set a boundary and still speak without revenge.

Read Kural 580 in full