தினை அளவாக மிகச் சிறிய உதவியே செய்யப்பெற்றிருந்தாலும் உதவியின் பயனை நன்கு அறிந்தவர் அதைப் பனை அளவு மிகப் பெரிய உதவியாய்க் கருதுவர்

ஒருவர் செய்யும் தினையளவு நன்மையைக்கூட அதனால் பயன்பெறும் நன்றியுள்ளவர் பல்வேறு வகையில் பயன்படக்கூடிய பனையின் அளவாகக் கருதுவார்

ஒருவன் தினையளவாகிய உதவியைச் செய்த போதிலும் அதன் பயனை ஆராய்கின்றவர், அதனையே பனையளவாகக் கொண்டு போற்றுவர்.

Though the benefit conferred be as small as a millet seed, those who know its advantage will consider it as large as a palmyra fruit

Kural 104 emphasizes the value of gratitude and the importance of recognizing even the smallest acts of kindness. The verse metaphorically compares a small act of kindness (represented by a millet seed) to a large palmyra fruit, suggesting that those who truly understand the value of kindness will appreciate even the smallest good deed as if it were a substantial one. This verse imparts a moral lesson that one should always acknowledge and appreciate the help and favors received, no matter how small they may seem. It encourages an attitude of gratitude and highlights its significance in human relationships. The verse also subtly suggests that those who understand the true worth of kindness are the ones who know how to repay it, implying a virtuous cycle of good deeds. The use of 'millet seed' and 'palmyra fruit' is particularly poignant as it represents the smallest and largest entities in the Tamil cultural context, thus effectively conveying the message of the verse. In essence, Kural 104 teaches us to appreciate and value every act of kindness, big or small, as it is the recognition and gratitude that truly amplifies the worth of the deed.