உரிய காலத்தில் இடைவிடாது மழை பெய்வதால்தான் உலகம் நிலைபெற்று வருகிறது; அதனால் மழையே அமிழ்தம் எனலாம்

உலகத்தை வாழ வைப்பது மழையாக அமைந்திருப்பதால் அதுவே அமிழ்தம் எனப்படுகிறது

மழை பெய்ய உலகம் வாழ்ந்து வருவதால், மழையானது உலகத்து வாழும் உயிர்களுக்கு அமிழ்தம் என்று உணரத்தக்கதாகும்

By the continuance of rain the world is preserved in existence; it is therefore worthy to be called ambrosia

Kural 11 is a testament to the vital importance of rain for the sustenance of life on Earth. It refers to rain as 'ambrosia', a term often used in ancient texts to denote a heavenly nectar that provides immortality. Here, the term ambrosia symbolizes the life-giving and life-sustaining properties of rain. The verse proposes that the world is kept alive and flourishing through the continuous cycle of rainfall. Rain is essential for all forms of life. It nourishes the soil, enabling plants to grow, which in turn provide food and shelter for animals and humans. Further, rainwater fills our rivers, lakes and groundwater reserves, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater, which is a basic necessity for survival. By equating rain to ambrosia, the verse emphasizes its indispensability. Just like ambrosia is considered divine and life-giving, rain too is seen as a critical life force that nourishes, sustains and preserves the world. This comparison also reflects the ancient Tamil people's deep respect and reverence for nature and its elements. In essence, Kural 11 underscores the profound ecological truth that rain, though often taken for granted, is the very elixir of life, keeping the world vibrant and alive. It is a call to acknowledge and appreciate the life-sustaining power of this natural phenomenon.