தேவைப்படுவோர்க்குக் கொடுப்பதும், தேவை கண்டு தாம் அனுபவிப்பதும் இல்லாதவர்க்குப்பல மடங்காக அடுக்கிய கோடிப் பொருள் இருந்தாலும் இல்லாததே ஆகும்.

கொடுத்து உதவும் பண்பினால் இன்பமுறும் இயல்பு இல்லாதவரிடம், கோடி கோடியாகச் செல்வம் குவிந்தாலும் அதனால் பயன் எதுவுமில்லை

பிறர்க்கு கொடுத்து உதவுவதும் தான் நுகர்வதும் இல்லாதவர்க்கு மேன் மேலும் பெருகிய பல கோடிப் பொருள் உண்டானாலும் பயன் இல்லை.

Those who neither give (to others) nor enjoy (their property) are (truly) destitute, though possessing immense riches

The Kural 1005 raises a profound philosophical point about the purpose of wealth. It asserts that those who neither share their riches with others nor derive personal joy from them are truly impoverished, no matter how vast their wealth may appear. The underlying idea is that wealth in itself has no inherent value, but rather derives its worth from its use. This kural emphasizes the importance of generosity and enjoyment as central to a fulfilled life. It suggests that those who hoard their wealth without aiding others or indulging in personal pleasures are not truly rich. They might possess material wealth, but they lack the emotional and spiritual riches that come from sharing and self-enjoyment. This verse also subtly underlines the futility of greed and the accumulation of wealth for its own sake. It promotes a balanced approach to wealth, where it is not just accumulated, but also enjoyed and shared, adding value to one's own life and the lives of others. The verse suggests that wealth is a means to an end, not an end in itself, and the true end is human happiness, both personally and collectively. In a broader sense, the kural can be seen as a critique of avarice and an endorsement of a life lived in harmony with society and one's own desires. It is a reminder that the ultimate purpose of wealth is to serve as a tool for the betterment of human life, not as a hoarded treasure that brings no benefit to anyone.