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Chapter 118: கண்விதுப்பழிதல்

On Love Married Love Chapter 118

Kural 1171

கண்விதுப்பழிதல்

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திருக்குறள்

கண்தாம் கலுழ்வ தெவன்கொலோ தண்டாநோய் தாம்காட்ட யாம்கண் டது.

Kandhaam Kaluzhva Thevankolo Thantaanoi Thaamkaatta Yaamkan Tadhu

“The eye pointed him to me; why then They weep with malady and pine?”

They showed me him, and then my endless painI saw: why then should weeping eyes complain

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Kural #1171

The Eyes that Saw Love

The story reflects the Kural's idea that since the eyes caused the longing by showing the beloved, they should not be punished with tears. As this incurable malady has been caused by my eyes which showed (him) to me, why should they now weep for (him)

8–14 yr 2 min