Tirukkural Chapter 114 - Couplets 1,2,3

திருக்குறள் -TIRUKKURAL அதிகாரம் 114 - நாணுத்துறவுரைத்தல். CHAPTER 114 - SPEAK OUT WITHOUT SHYNESS. *** 114/01. காமம் உழந்து வருந்தினார்க்கு ஏமம் மடல்அல்லது இல்லை வலி. 114/01. Kamam uzhandhu varundhinaarkku eamam Madamalladhu illai vali. 114/01. A man separated from his lover Has no alternative but to do madal riding. *** Balchandra: What is this madal riding? Eashwar: Normally parents settle Marriages when they know well, That the boy and the girl Love each other well. In case it doesn't happen, The boy makes demonstration, By a riding a decorated horse, Openly In the town streets. The chieftain of the town Finds out the reason, And settles their wedding, With the consent of parents. (This was the practice in good old days And it was called "Madal riding") . *** 114/02. நோனா உடம்பும் உயிரும் மடல்ஏறும் நாணினை நீக்கி நிறுத்து. 114/02. Nonaa udampukkum uyirum madalearrum Naanninai neekki nirruththu. 114/02. The boy says, "I am unable to bear The separation of my lover; my body and life Have lost shyness and want me to do madal ride." *** Balchandra: Wise men say, "Separation increases bondage." Eashwar: A boy can't remain separated From his girl whom he loved, And she also loved him, But both waited for proper time. How long the boy can wait? His patience was running out. Her separation he couldn't bear. His mind was always craving for her. Then he decided to do madal ride Just prove to the world Of his desire to marry her And keep her as lifelong partner. *** 114/03. நாணொடு நல்லாண்மை பண்டுடையேன் இன்றுடையேன் காமுற்றார் ஏறும் மடல். 114/03. Naannodu nallaannmai panndudaiyean indrrudaiyean Kaamutrraar earrum madal. 114/03. He says, "Till now I was feeling shy and strong as a man, But now I have left my shyness and manliness And feel like doing madal ride. *** Balchandra: He is now in a frustrated mood To do anything to get her lover. Eashwar: He lost his shyness And also his manliness, To go for madal ride openly And get her hands finally. When he does madal ride, Their love will be exposed To the public notice, As well as, to her parents. This will open their talks Seriously with her parents, Who'll know our feelings, And then perform our wedding. ***