Kural #999
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Tamil text
நகல்வல்லர் அல்லார்க்கு மாயிரு ஞாலம்
பகலும்பால் பட்டன்று இருள்
Nakalvallar allārkku māyiru ñālam
Pakalumpāl paṭṭaṉṟu iruḷ
English translation
For those incapable of cheerful interaction, this vast world is shrouded in darkness even in broad daylight.
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Explanation
Those who cannot share in pleasant, cheerful conversation live in perpetual darkness. Even the bright sun cannot illuminate their world. Social warmth is what truly lights up life.
விளக்கம்
சிரித்து, இனிமையாகப் பேச முடியாதவர்களுக்கு, இந்த பெரிய உலகமே பகலிலும் இருட்டாகத் தெரியும். பண்புடைமை அதிகாரத்தின்படி, பிறருடன் சந்தோஷமாகப் பழகுவதே வாழ்க்கைக்கு ஒளி தரும். மகிழ்ச்சியான பேச்சால் உலகை பிரகாசமாக்குங்கள்.
Word meanings
- நகல்nakalsmiling/cheerfulness
- வல்லர்vallarcapable of
- அல்லார்க்குallārkkufor those who are not
- மாயிருmāyirugreat/vast
- ஞாலம்ñālamworld
- பகலும்pakalumeven daylight
- பால்pālside/in
- பட்டன்றுpaṭṭaṉṟuhas become
- இருள்iruḷdarkness
Story behind this kural
In a quiet village nestled beside a shimmering river, lived a grumpy old potter named Silas. His days were spent hunched over his wheel, crafting sturdy pots and bowls. Though his skill was unmatched, Silas rarely spoke, his face a permanent scowl. Villagers would approach his stall, offer a polite greeting, and receive only a grunt in return. One day, a traveling merchant arrived, his cart laden with colorful silks and trinkets. He greeted Silas with a broad smile, admiring the pottery. He chuckled at the imperfections, complimenting the potter's skill with genuine warmth. Silas, surprised, found himself smiling back, a rare occurrence. The merchant bought several pots, chatting amiably as he paid. As the merchant departed, Silas felt a lightness he hadn't known before. The sun seemed to shine brighter, the river to sing a sweeter song. His creations, once mere objects, now felt imbued with a newfound joy.