குறள் 490

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Kokkokka Koompum Paruvaththu MatradhanKuththokka Seerththa Itaththu
As heron stands with folded wing, so wait in waiting hour;As heron snaps its prey, when fortune smiles, put forth your power

மு. வரதராசனார் விளக்கம்

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சாலமன் பாப்பையா விளக்கம்

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கலைஞர் விளக்கம்

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English Explanation

At the time when one should use self-control, let him restrain himself like a heron; and, let him like it, strike, when there is a favourable opportunity

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