Where there is no tenderness of heart, life is barren of purpose. Can a tree that is dried up in the desert sun put forth leaves? (Tirukkural : 78 – Translated by C.Rajagopalachari)(Published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay-400007).
Life bereft of love is gloom. Can sapless tree in desert gloom. (Tirukkural: 78 – Translated by Yogi Shuddhananda Bharati – Published by Shri Shenbaga Pathippagam, Chennai-60018).
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