திருக்குறள் 949, மருந்து

Transliteration

Utraan Alavum Piniyalavum Kaalamum
Katraan Karudhich Cheyal

English Translation

Let the skilful doctor note The sickmen, sickness, season and treat

தமிழ் விளக்கம் (Tamil Meaning)

மருத்துவ நூலைக் கற்றவன், நோயுற்றவனுடைய வயது முதலியவற்றையும், நோயின் அளவையும், காலத்தையும் ஆராய்ந்து செய்ய வேண்டும்.

Couplet (G.U. Pope Translation)

The habitudes of patient and disease, the crises of the illThese must the learned leech think over well, then use his skill

Explanation

The learned (physician) should ascertain the condition of his patient; the nature of his disease, and the season (of the year) and (then) proceed (with his treatment)