இந்த ஊரார் தங்கள் அலரால் எங்கள் காதலை அழித்து விடுவோம் என்று எண்ணுவது, நெய்யை ஊற்றியே நெருப்பை அணைப்போம் என்பது போலாம்.

ஊரார் பழிச்சொல்லுக்குப் பயந்து காதல் உணர்வு அடங்குவது என்பது, எரிகின்ற தீயை நெய்யை ஊற்றி அணைப்பதற்கு முயற்சி செய்வதைப் போன்றதாகும்

அலர் கூறுவதால் காமத்தை அடக்குவோம் என்று முயலுதல், நெய்யால் நெருப்பை அவிப்போம் என்று முயல்வதைப் போன்றது.

To say that one could extinguish passion by rumour is like extinguishing fire with ghee

The Kural 1148 is a metaphorical verse that speaks about the futility of trying to suppress or control one's passion or desire out of the fear of societal gossip or rumor. In this verse, Valluvar uses the analogy of trying to extinguish a fire with ghee (clarified butter), which is known to only enhance the fire, rather than put it out. This metaphor is used to illustrate how futile and counterproductive it is to attempt to suppress or control one's desire or passion out of fear of societal rumor or gossip. It implies that such an attempt would only serve to intensify the passion or desire, just as adding ghee to a fire would only cause it to burn more fiercely. The verse suggests that true restraint or control over one's desires and passions cannot be achieved through fear or external pressures, but must come from one's own inner understanding and self-control. It is also a critique of the societal norms that often pressure individuals to suppress their true feelings or desires out of fear of gossip or judgment. Valluvar suggests that such societal pressures are not only ineffective in controlling desire, but can actually serve to intensify it. In essence, this verse emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-control, and authenticity in managing one's desires and passions, rather than succumbing to societal pressures or external influences.