இருப்பதை மறைப்பதாகிய நோய் இல்லாதவரைக் கண்டால், இல்லாமையாகிய நோய் எல்லாம் மொத்தமாக அழியும்.

இருப்பதைக் கொடுக்க மனமின்றி மறைத்திடும் இழிநிலை இல்லாதவர்களைக் கண்டாலே, இரப்போரின் வறுமைத் துன்பம் அகன்று விடும்

உள்ளதை ஒளிக்கும் துன்பநிலை இல்லாதவரைக் கண்டால், இரப்பவரின் வறுமைத் துன்பம் எல்லாம் ஒரு சேரக் கெடும்.

All the evil of begging will be removed at the sight of those who are far from the evil of refusing

This Thirukkural verse 1056 highlights the virtue of generosity, and the transformative power it holds over the circumstances of those who are less fortunate. The verse conveys that when one encounters individuals who are free from the vice of withholding or refusing help to those in need, all the hardships associated with poverty and begging will diminish. These individuals, driven by their generosity and benevolence, are capable of eradicating the pain of those forced into begging as a means of survival. The verse emphasizes the moral responsibility of those who are more fortunate to not turn a blind eye towards those in need. It suggests that generosity can bring about profound change in society, uplifting those who are burdened by poverty and struggle. Essentially, the verse underscores the transformative power of generosity and how it can alleviate suffering, while subtly criticizing those who hold back their resources from those who need them the most. It advocates for empathy, compassion and generosity as essential virtues in creating a more equal and compassionate society.