When native subtilty combines with sound scholastic lore, ‘Tis subtilty surpassing all, which nothing stands before. What (contrivances) are there so acute as to resist those who possess natural acuteness in addition to learning ?.
இயற்கையான நுட்ப அறிவை நூலறிவோடு ஒருங்கே உடையவர்க்கு மிக்க நுட்பமான சூழ்ச்சிகளாய் முன் நிற்பவை எவை உள்ளன?.
Meaning in English
When native subtilty combines with sound scholastic lore, ‘Tis subtilty surpassing all, which nothing stands before. What (contrivances) are there so acute as to resist those who possess natural acuteness in addition to learning ?.
Thirukkural 636 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (அமைச்சு). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.