Tirukkural Chapter 35 - Couplets 1,2,3 Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL
அதிகாரம் 35 - துறவு
CHAPTER 35 - RENUNCIATION
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35/01. யாதனின் யாதனின் நீங்கியான் நோதல்
அதனின் அதனின் இலன்.

35/01. Yaadhanin yaadhanin neengiyaan nothal
Adhanin adhanin ilan.

35/01. One has renounced everything and will not suffer from
Those things for which he has no attachment.
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Disciple: How one renounced everything will suffer?

Guru: One has renounced everything,
And is not after material things,
A detached life he is now living,
And so, will not suffer from anything.

Several renounced men lived
And are now living in the world
Who've set spiritual path
For others to follow that path.

Pain and pleasure for them,
They're one and the same,
As they've controlled
Their troublesome mind.
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35/02. வேண்டின்உண் டாகத் துறக்க; துறந்தபின்
ஈண்டியற் பால பல.

35/02. Vendinunn daagath thurrakka; thurandhapin
Eenndiyarr paala pala.

35/02. In this birth itself one will get several benefits after renunciation.
So, better one renounces from his young age to enjoy for long more benefits.
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Disciple: Guruji, what will happen after renunciation?

Guru: They're highly respected
By the people, who worshiped
Such holy men sent to this world
As the messengers of God.

They shine as role models,
And as living examples,
For the people to follow them
In the divine path set by them.

Every religion has holy men,
Teaching spiritual lessons,
And preaching on scriptures,
Dealing with moral subjects.
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35/03. அடல்வேண்டும் ஐந்தன் புலத்தை; விடல்வேண்டும்
வேண்டிய எல்லாம் ஒருங்கு.

35/03. Adalvendum aindhan pulaththai; vidalvendum
Vendiya ellaam orungu.

35/03. One should control five senses (Mouth, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Body) and
Give up those things enjoyed by these senses.
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Disciple: Guruji, How the five senses should be controlled?

Guru: It is difficult to control five senses,
And one should slowly practice this.
He should meditate on divine force.
Hear good lectures on scriptures.

Visit various sanctified temples
Eat sattvic soft eatables
Chant the name of God
And breathe fresh air outside.

One cannot overnight,
Expect favorable result,
It may take many years
Or even several births.
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