ஏரினும் நன்றி கொல் - Erium nai kol
Aathichudi, composed by the revered Tamil poetess Avvaiyar, is a foundational text in Tamil literature that imparts timeless moral values through simple yet profound one-line verses. Consisting of 109 aphorisms arranged in alphabetical order, it serves as an ethical guide for children and adults alike—instilling virtues such as discipline, kindness, knowledge, and humility that transcend generations and cultural boundaries.
ஏரினும் நன்றி கொல்
Meaning
ஏரினும் - பெரிதாக இருந்தாலும், நன்றி - உதவிக்கு பதிலாக, கொல் - திருப்பிக் கொடு
Paraphrase
பெரிதாக இருந்தாலும் உதவிக்குப் பதிலளி
Moral
நன்றி செலுத்தும் பண்பே உயர்ந்த பண்பு.
நன்றிக்கடன் தீர்த்தவள்
ரேவதி பள்ளிக்காலத்தில் கற்றுத் தந்த ஆசிரியைக்கு, தான் பெரியவர் ஆன பின் ஒரு அறக்கட்டளை அமைத்தாள். நன்றி மறவாதவரே உயர்வடைவர்.
Erium nai kol
Translation
Return gratitude, even if the help is great
Moral
நன்றி செலுத்தும் பண்பே உயர்ந்த பண்பு.
Revathi’s Gratitude
Revathi built a charity in honor of her teacher who helped her in childhood. She never forgot her roots.
Comments (12)
Prerak Gole
1 month ago
Absolutely love this one. It reminds me of the core values my grandparents taught me.
Nayantara Ahluwalia
1 month ago
So much truth in this couplet. The poet captured an eternal value in just two lines.
Aarav Kalita
1 month ago
I find this poem very motivating. It pushes us to be more honest and kind in our actions.
Aaryahi Toor
1 month ago
Such clarity and depth! Every time I read this, I gain a new perspective.
Seher Agarwal
1 month ago
Absolutely love this one. It reminds me of the core values my grandparents taught me.
Jivin Dugal
1 month ago
Really appreciate the wisdom here. Makes me want to follow this guidance in daily life.
Samarth Brar
1 month ago
I find this poem very motivating. It pushes us to be more honest and kind in our actions.
Miraan Manda
1 month ago
Really appreciate the wisdom here. Makes me want to follow this guidance in daily life.
Tanya Bobal
1 month ago
A brilliant expression of character and virtue. It’s a guidepost for living an ethical life.
Darshit Agrawal
1 month ago
This verse speaks volumes. We need more reminders like this in today’s fast-paced world.
Dhanush Chaudhari
1 month ago
So much truth in this couplet. The poet captured an eternal value in just two lines.
🌟 Poem of the Day
Explore daily pearls of wisdom from the classic Aathichudi. Each day features a powerful line that instills values, discipline, and moral clarity—nurturing young minds and inspiring all generations with timeless Tamil teachings.
ஊக்கமுள்ள செயல் செய்யல் - Ukkamulla ceyal ceyyal
ஊக்கம் - உற்சாகம், செயல் - செயல்கள், செய்யல் - செய் (நிகழ்த்து)
🧠 About Avvaiyar
Avvaiyar is one of the most respected Tamil poetesses, celebrated for her wisdom-filled works aimed at instilling values in young minds. Among her many contributions, the Aathichudi stands out as a foundational text that teaches moral lessons through simple and powerful one-line verses.
Believed to have lived during the Sangam era, Avvaiyar used poetry as a tool to educate and guide people toward righteousness and discipline. Her teachings continue to resonate across generations, making her a timeless symbol of Tamil knowledge and virtue.
Adira Badal
1 month ago
So much truth in this couplet. The poet captured an eternal value in just two lines.