65.6 Power of Speech

 65.6 Power of Speech

 

Question:

What does Valluvar say about those who are unable to express what they have learnt?

Answers:

Those who are unable to express what they have

              learnt are like flowers without fragrance.                          (Couplet – 650)

இணருழ்த்தும் நாறா மலரனையர் கற்றது

உணர விரித்துரையா தார்.                                          (குறள் – 650)

Explanation:

              According to Valluvar, those who cannot express what they have learnt are like flowers without fragrance. The comparison is very appropriate and does not require any further explanation.