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DECODE · KURAL 1330

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The Pleasures of Temporary Variance · Love

ஊடுதல் காமத்திற்கு இன்பம் அதற்கின்பம் கூடி முயங்கப் பெறின்.

Original Tamil · Tiruvalluvar · Senkanthal digital edition

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ஊடுதல் காமத்திற்கு இன்பம் அதற்கின்பம் கூடி முயங்கப் பெறின்.

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A 'feigned aversion' coy to pleasure gives a zest; The pleasure's crowned when breast is clasped to breast.

G. U. Pope, 1886 · Public domain