Tirukkural Chapter 06 - Couplets 7,8,9,10 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 6 - மனைவியின் சிறப்பு
CHAPTER 6 - WIFE'S IMPORTANCE
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06/07. சிறைகாக்கும் காப்பெவன் செய்யும்? மகளிர்
நிறைகாக்கும் காப்பே தலை.

06/07. Siraikaakkum kaapevan saiyum? Magallir
Niraikaakkum kaappe thalai.

06/07. The chastity of a woman should be safeguarded
By her own-self and not by any other outside means.
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Every woman is particular
That she should care for
The safety of her own
Though guarded by her man.

They should not go alone
Without proper protection
When the whole city sleeps
Risking their own lives.

Tiruvalluvar has well said
That every woman should
Safeguard her interest
Thus keep her chastity intact.
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திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 6 - மனைவியின் சிறப்பு
CHAPTER 6 - WIFE'S IMPORTANCE
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06/08. பெற்றான் பெறின்பெறுவர் பெண்டிர் பெருஞ்சிறப்புப்
புத்தேளிர் வாழும் உலகு.

06/08. Petraan perinperuvar penndir prunjchirappu
Puthellir vazhum ulagu.

06/08. If wives earn husbands' deep love
They'll be glorified in Heaven.
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Every woman wish that she should die
Before her husband dies.
This shows her respect
And deep love for him.

Husband and wife both
They see heaven on earth,
When they love each other
As their deep lovable nature.

No wonder if they are
Glorified in Heaven
For respecting each other
In their life long mission.
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திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 6 - மனைவியின் சிறப்பு
CHAPTER 6 - WIFE'S IMPORTANCE
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06/09. புகழ்புரிந்த இல்லிலோர்க்கு இல்லை; இகழ்வார்முன்
ஏறுபோல் பீடு நடை.'

06/09. Pugazhpurindha illilorkku illai; igazhvaarmun
Earupol peedu nadai.

06/09. When the wife is not chaste
The husband can't walk like a lion in public.
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It's true that a unchaste wife
Can play havoc in the life
Of her husband till his last
For her cruel, betrayal act.

He can't walk with his head
Straight in public ahead,
Having lost faith in her
And her loyalty forever.

His life will be a hell,
How can he tell
And face anyone
In his broken condition?

Purity for both is a must.
If they want to enjoy just
Their happy married life
Like ideal husband and wife.
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திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 6 - மனைவியின் சிறப்பு
CHAPTER 6 - WIFE'S IMPORTANCE
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06/10. மங்கலம் என்ப மனைமாட்சி; மற்றதன்
நங்கலம் நன்மக்கட் பேறு.

06/10. Mangalam enba manaimaatchi, matrathan
Nangalam nanmakkat pearu.

06/10. Great men say that a dedicated wife,
Having wise children is like a shining jewel.
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Marriage is made in Heaven.
This is known to everyone.
So, God should sanction
A good wife to anyone.

No doubt, an ideal couple
Will be like a costly jewel
As the poet says finally
How they must live happily.

Summing up, a couple
Should be a role model
For their children to grow
Under their able guidance.
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