Kural #1118

Praising Beauty

LoveChapter 112

Kural 1118 of 1,330 · Chapter 112 of 11597%

பொருத்தமும் வாய்மையும் இல்லாள் புரத்தில்

வேல்நெடுங்கண் வேய்த்தோள் பிற

Translation (English)

The moon lacks the perfection to compare with her face; her spear-like eyes and bamboo shoulders are matchless.

Meaning for Kids

If the moon could be compared to her face, it would need to shine without blemish and never wane — but it cannot, so her beauty is beyond compare!

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Praising Her Beauty · Kurals 1111-1120

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