தீமையும் நன்மையும் எல்லார்க்கும் முன்பே குறிக்கப்பட்டு விட்டன; இதை அறிந்து நெஞ்சத்தால் நீதி தவறாது இருப்பது சான்றோர்க்கு அழகாகும்.

ஒருவர்க்கு வாழ்வும், தாழ்வும் உலக இயற்கை; அந்த இரு நிலைமையிலும் நடுவுநிலையாக இருந்து உறுதி காட்டுவதே பெரியோர்க்கு அழகாகும்

கேடும் ஆக்கமும் வாழ்வில் இல்லாதவை அல்ல; ஆகையால் நெஞ்சில் நடுவுநிலைமை தவறாமல் இருத்தலே சான்றோர்க்கு அழகாகும்.

Loss and gain come not without cause; it is the ornament of the wise to preserve evenness of mind (under both)

Kural 115 emphasizes the importance of maintaining equanimity of mind in both success and failure. It suggests that both loss and gain are not arbitrary but come due to specific causes. This is a universal truth of life - everyone experiences ups and downs, successes and failures. The wise, however, are those who understand this nature of life and remain composed regardless of their circumstances. They neither get overly excited in times of gain nor do they succumb to despair in times of loss. This balanced state of mind is their distinguishing feature, their ornament. It’s what makes them admirable and respected. In a broader perspective, this verse speaks to the philosophy of karma - the idea that our actions have inevitable consequences. It also alludes to the concept of detachment, a central tenet in many philosophical and spiritual traditions, which advocates for a balanced approach to life's highs and lows. In a nutshell, this verse encourages us to be mindful of our mental state, to understand the transient nature of our circumstances, and to strive for a composed and balanced mindset, regardless of what life throws at us.