இன்மையை விடக் கொடியதுஎது என்றால், இல்லாமையை விடக் கொடியது இல்லாமையே.

வறுமைத் துன்பத்துக்கு உவமையாகக் காட்டுவதற்கு வறுமைத் துன்பத்தைத் தவிர வேறு துன்பம் எதுவுமில்லை

வறுமையைப் போல் துன்பமானது எது என்று கேட்டால், வறுமையைப் போல் துன்பமானது வறுமை ஒன்றே ஆகும்.

There is nothing that afflicts (one) like poverty

Kural 1041 delves into the hardship of poverty. The verse asserts that there is no affliction as severe and distressing as poverty itself. When asked what could be worse than the state of being deprived or lacking resources, the verse emphatically responds that it is poverty again. In other words, this verse accentuates the profound difficulties and challenges that poverty can impose on a person's life. It underscores that the state of being financially deprived surpasses any other hardships, emphasizing the importance of financial stability and economic self-sufficiency. Poverty is not just about the absence of wealth but also the deprivation of opportunities, choices, and the ability to lead a dignified life. The verse, thus, serves as a strong reminder of the detrimental effects of poverty and the importance of addressing it for social well-being and harmony.