பெண்மைக் குணம் மிக்க இப்பெண்ணின் கண்களுக்கு அவற்றைப் பார்ப்பவர் உயிரைப் பறிக்கும் தோற்றம் இருப்பதால் அவள் குணத்திற்கும் அறிவிற்கும் மாறுபட்டு போர் செய்கின்றன.

பெண்மையின் வார்ப்படமாகத் திகழுகிற இந்தப் பேதையின் கண்கள் மட்டும் உயிரைப் பறிப்பதுபோல் தோன்றுகின்றனவே! ஏனிந்த மாறுபாடு?

பெண்தன்மை உடைய இந்தப் பேதைக்குக் கண்கள் கண்டவரின் உயிரை உண்ணும் தோற்றத்தோடு கூடி ஒன்றோடொன்று மாறுபட்டிருந்தன.

These eyes that seem to kill those who look at them are as it were in hostilities with this feminine simplicity

Kural 1084 is a nuanced reflection on the captivating power of a woman's eyes and their contrast with her inherent simplicity. In this verse, Valluvar uses a metaphor to describe the eyes of a woman as potentially 'killing' those who behold them. This does not refer to a literal death but portrays the mesmerizing and enthralling influence a woman's eyes can have on someone who gazes into them, so much so that they may lose themselves or feel 'slain' by their allure. However, what Valluvar finds intriguing and paradoxical is the contrast between this captivating power and the woman's 'feminine simplicity'. This term refers to the inherent innocence, modesty, and humility that are traditionally associated with womanhood. The poet observes a contradiction between these two aspects - the almost fatal attraction of the woman's eyes and her innate simplicity - as if they were in a state of 'hostilities' with each other. Thus, the Kural poses a rhetorical question - why such a contradiction exists. It implicitly highlights the complex nature of femininity, which can simultaneously embody captivating allure and sublime simplicity. This verse, therefore, invites contemplation on the profound layers of femininity and the delicate balance between charm and modesty.