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மருந்து

Medicine

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

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Kural 941

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

மிகினும் குறையினும் நோய்செய்யும் நூலோர்

வளிமுதலா எண்ணிய மூன்று.

Modern interpretation

A healthy body depends on balance; excess or deficiency in its basic functions can cause illness. For example, constantly overeating or barely eating can both make someone sick.

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Kural 942

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

மருந்தென வேண்டாவாம் யாக்கைக்கு அருந்தியது

அற்றது போற்றி உணின்.

Modern interpretation

When people eat only after earlier food has been digested, they may need little medicine. For example, waiting for real hunger instead of snacking nonstop helps a person avoid overloading their body.

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Kural 943

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அற்றால் அறவறிந்து உண்க அஃதுடம்பு

பெற்றான் நெடிதுய்க்கும் ஆறு.

Modern interpretation

After a meal is digested, eat only the amount the body needs; moderation helps preserve a long life. For example, stopping when comfortably satisfied rather than stuffed is a simple daily practice.

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Kural 944

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

அற்றது அறிந்து கடைப்பிடித்து மாறல்ல

துய்க்க துவரப் பசித்து.

Modern interpretation

Notice when food has been digested, wait until you are truly hungry, and choose food that suits your body. For example, after a heavy meal, someone can wait rather than forcing another meal late at night.

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Kural 945

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

மாறுபாடு இல்லாத உண்டி மறுத்துண்ணின்

ஊறுபாடு இல்லை உயிர்க்கு.

Modern interpretation

Life faces fewer health troubles when we eat suitable food in moderation, even when we could eat more. For example, choosing a reasonable portion and stopping before overeating protects everyday well-being.

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Kural 946

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

இழிவறிந்து உண்பான்கண் இன்பம்போல் நிற்கும்

கழிபேர் இரையான்கண் நோய்.

Modern interpretation

Moderation brings lasting comfort, while overeating gives illness a place to stay. For example, someone who eats slowly and stops at enough may feel well, while a person who keeps piling on food may suffer afterward.

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Kural 947

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

தீயள வன்றித் தெரியான் பெரிதுண்ணின்

நோயள வின்றிப் படும்.

Modern interpretation

Those who ignore their hunger and eat far too much invite countless illnesses. For example, regularly eating beyond fullness can lead to health problems instead of energy.

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Kural 948

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

நோய்நாடி நோய்முதல் நாடி அதுதணிக்கும்

வாய்நாடி வாய்ப்பச் செயல்.

Modern interpretation

Good treatment begins by identifying the illness, finding its cause, and choosing a remedy that fits. For example, a doctor should investigate why a fever started before prescribing medicine, then treat it carefully.

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Kural 949

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உற்றான் அளவும் பிணியளவும் காலமும்

கற்றான் கருதிச் செயல்.

Modern interpretation

A trained doctor should consider the patient’s condition, the illness, and the timing before treating it. For example, the right care for a child with a new infection may differ from treatment for an older adult with a long-term condition.

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Kural 950

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Tamil original · தமிழ்

உற்றவன் தீர்ப்பான் மருந்துழைச் செல்வானென்று

அப்பால் நாற் கூற்றே மருந்து.

Modern interpretation

Successful treatment depends on four partners: the patient, the doctor, the medicine, and the caregiver who supports the process. For example, recovery is stronger when a patient follows instructions, the doctor treats wisely, the medicine is suitable, and family or staff provide care.

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