அவை அறிதல்
The Knowledge of the Council Chamber
Read all ten original Tamil couplets from this chapter with clear, modern interpretations for everyday learning.
Kurals
711–720
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Kural 711
1 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
அவையறிநது ஆராய்ந்து சொல்லுக சொல்லின்
தொகையறிந்த தூய்மை யவர்.
Modern interpretation
People who understand language should first understand their audience and then choose their words carefully. Explaining a technical project to classmates, teachers, and visitors may require different levels of detail.
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Kural 712
2 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
இடைதெரிந்து நன்குணர்ந்து சொல்லுக சொல்லின்
நடைதெரிந்த நன்மை யவர்.
Modern interpretation
A wise speaker considers the setting, the listeners, and the right moment before speaking. In a meeting, waiting until the group is ready can make useful advice easier to hear.
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Kural 713
3 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
அவையறியார் சொல்லல்மேற் கொள்பவர் சொல்லின்
வகையறியார் வல்லதூஉம் இல்.
Modern interpretation
Anyone who speaks without knowing the audience has not really learned how words work or how to use them well. A joke that fits a group chat can fail badly in a serious school meeting.
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Kural 714
4 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஒளியார்முன் ஒள்ளிய ராதல் வெளியார்முன்
வான்சுதை வண்ணம் கொளல்.
Modern interpretation
Show your full understanding among people who can appreciate it, but explain things simply to people who need a clearer starting point. A science student may discuss details with researchers and use an everyday example with a younger sibling.
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Kural 715
5 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
நன்றென்ற வற்றுள்ளும் நன்றே முதுவருள்
முந்து கிளவாச் செறிவு.
Modern interpretation
Among people wiser than you, the best quality is the humility to listen instead of rushing to speak. In a class discussion, let the expert finish before adding your own point.
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Kural 716
6 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
ஆற்றின் நிலைதளர்ந் தற்றே வியன்புலம்
ஏற்றுணர்வார் முன்னர் இழுக்கு.
Modern interpretation
Making a serious mistake before people with deep knowledge can undo your standing, just as stumbling can take someone off a good path. Before presenting to a review panel, prepare carefully rather than guessing.
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Kural 717
7 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
கற்றறிந்தார் கல்வி விளங்கும் கசடறச்
சொல்தெரிதல் வல்லார் அகத்து.
Modern interpretation
Learning truly shines when it is expressed clearly before people who can examine every word. A student's careful explanation stands out in a discussion where classmates ask thoughtful questions.
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Kural 718
8 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
உணர்வ துடையார்முன் சொல்லல் வளர்வதன்
பாத்தியுள் நீர்சொரிந் தற்று.
Modern interpretation
Speaking to people who are ready and able to understand is like watering a growing plant: the effort helps it flourish. A useful workshop becomes more valuable when participants are engaged and willing to learn.
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Kural 719
9 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
புல்லவையுள் பொச்சாந்தும் சொல்லற்க நல்லவையுள்
நன்குசலச் சொல்லு வார்.
Modern interpretation
Do not offer valuable guidance to an audience that only mocks or misuses it; even good words can be wasted there. If a group turns every thoughtful suggestion into a joke, save the advice for people ready to act on it.
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Kural 720
10 of 10Tamil original · தமிழ்
அங்கணத்துள் உக்க அமிழ்தற்றால் தங்கணத்தார்
அல்லார்முன் கோட்டி கொளல்.
Modern interpretation
Sharing a good idea with people who cannot value it is like pouring something precious onto dirty ground. Posting a thoughtful solution in a hostile comment thread may only invite abuse instead of helping anyone.
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