எவராலும் விரும்பப்படாதவனின் செல்வம் ஊரின் நடுவே நின்ற நச்சு மரம் பழுத்தது போலாம்.

வெறுக்கப்படுகிறவரிடம் குவிந்துள்ள செல்வமும், ஊர் நடுவே நச்சு மரத்தில் காய்த்துக் குலுங்குகின்ற பழமும் வெவ்வேறானவையல்ல!

பிறர்க்கு உதவாத காரணத்தால் ஒருவராலும் விரும்பப்படாதவனுடைய செல்வம், ஊர் நடுவில் நச்சு மரம் பழுத்தாற் போன்றது.

The wealth of him who is disliked (by all) is like the fruit-bearing of the etty tree in the midst of a town

Kural 1008 essentially conveys that the wealth of a person who is universally disliked or detested is futile and unappreciated. This verse employs the metaphor of a "Nachu" tree, bearing fruit in the middle of a town, to drive its point across. The "Nachu" tree, often considered sacred in traditional Tamil culture, is known to bear a fruit that has a strong, unpleasant smell. Therefore, even though it's fruitful, people tend to avoid it due to its odorous nature. Similarly, a wealthy person who is generally disliked or not respected by the community around him, his wealth, despite its abundance, is not valued or appreciated. In essence, the verse emphasizes the importance of being liked, respected, and having a good reputation in society. It suggests that wealth without respect or acceptance from society is just as unpleasant as the fruit of the "Nachu" tree in a town, fruitful yet repelling. It teaches us that wealth, in isolation from social acceptance and respect, loses its charm and value.