Mid joys he yields not heart to joys’ control. Mid sorrows, sorrow cannot touch his soul. He does not suffer sorrow, in sorrow who does not look for pleasure in pleasure.
இன்பம் வந்த காலத்தில் அந்த இன்பத்தை விரும்பிப் போற்றாதவன், துன்பம் வந்த காலத்தில் அந்தத் துன்பத்தை அடைவதும் இல்லை.
Meaning in English
Mid joys he yields not heart to joys’ control. Mid sorrows, sorrow cannot touch his soul. He does not suffer sorrow, in sorrow who does not look for pleasure in pleasure.
Thirukkural 629 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (இடுக்கணழியாமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.