Thirukkural · Verse 946

Thirukkural 946

by Thiruvalluvar

இழிவறிந்து உண்பான்கண் இன்பம்போல் நிற்கும் கழிபேர் இரையான்கண் நோய்.

Izhivarindhu unpaan kan inpam pola nirkum Kazhipeer iraiyaan kan noi

To him who eats knowing shame, joy stands firm as a companion. To him who begs from the base, disease clings as relentlessly.