நிலத்திற்கு உரியவன் நாளும் நிலத்திற்குச் சென்று செய்ய வேண்டியதைச் செய்யாது சோம்பி இருந்தால், கடமை ஆற்றாத கணவனை முதலில் மனத்தால் வெறுத்துப் பின் அவனோடு ஊடி விடும் மனைவியைப் போல நிலமும் முதலில் வாடிப் பிறகு பலன் தராமல் போய்விடும்.

உழவன், தனது நிலத்தை நாள்தோறும் சென்று கவனிக்காமல் இருந்தால், அவனால் வெறுப்புற்று விலகியிருக்கும் மனைவிபோல அது விளைச்சலின்றிப் போய்விடும்

நிலத்திற்கு உரியவன் நிலத்தைச் சென்று பார்க்காமல் வாளா இருந்தால் அந் நிலம் அவனுடைய மனைவியைப் போல் வெறுத்து அவனோடு பிணங்கிவிடும்.

If the owner does not (personally) attend to his cultivation, his land will behave like an angry wife and yield him no pleasure

Kural 1039 emphasizes the importance of personal involvement and attention in owning and cultivating land. It uses the metaphor of a relationship between a husband and wife to highlight its message. Just as a wife may grow resentful and distant if her husband neglects her, so too will the land yield no pleasure or produce if the owner does not take personal care and effort in its cultivation. In the context of farming, the kural suggests that the farmer who fails to attend to his land daily, who does not devote time and effort in nurturing it, will find the land unproductive and unresponsive, much like a neglected wife who withdraws her affection. The moral lesson here is that, just as personal attention and care are essential in maintaining a healthy and productive relationship in a marriage, the same principles apply to farming or any endeavor. Personal involvement, care, and regular attention are critical to success and productivity. This verse also underscores the intimate connection between a farmer and his land, suggesting that the land is not just a possession, but a partner demanding respect, attention, and care. The comparison with a wife symbolizes the land's inherent fertility and productivity, which can only be realized through sustained effort and care. In a broader sense, the kural implies that one cannot reap benefits from any venture without investing time, effort, and personal involvement. It serves as a reminder that success in any field requires dedication, hard work, and consistent attention.