அவர் இன்றி வாழ முடியாத மனைவிக்கு, அவள் இன்றி அமையாத கணவர் காட்டும் அன்பு, தன்னை நோக்கி உயிர்வாழும் உலகத்தவர்க்கு வானம் உரிய நேரம் மழை தந்தது போலாம்.

காதலர்கள் ஒருவரையொருவர் உரிய நேரத்தில் சந்தித்து அன்பு பொழிவது, வாழ்வதற்குத் தேவையான பருவமழை பொழிவது போன்றதாகும்

தம்மை விரும்புகின்றவர்க்குக் காதலர் அளிக்கும் அன்பு, உயிர் வாழ்கினறவர்க்கு மேகம் மழை பெய்து காப்பாற்றுதலைப் போன்றது.

The bestowal of love by the beloved on those who love them is like the rain raining (at the proper season) on those who live by it

The couplet, Kural 1192, beautifully delineates the profound essence of love and its significant role in our lives. It draws an analogy between the timely rainfall and the reciprocation of affection by loved ones. Just as rain, falling at the right time, sustains life on earth, the exchange of love between two individuals at the opportune moment fosters and nourishes their relationship. The verse emphasizes the importance of timing and reciprocation in love. Just as rain is essential for the survival and prosperity of life on earth, the same is the case with love in human relationships. If the rain fails, life struggles; similarly, if love is not reciprocated, relationships wither. Like the rain that doesn't discriminate and falls on all, true love is also unbiased and should be shared unconditionally. The verse thus imparts a profound lesson on love, urging us to express and share it generously, and at the right moment. This is because, in both cases - whether it's rain for the earth or love for humans - their timely and generous bestowal is what allows life and relationships to thrive. The cultural context of this verse is deeply rooted in Tamil society, where both love and rain are celebrated as life-sustaining forces. The verse calls for acknowledging and reciprocating the love we receive, as it's as vital to our emotional and social wellbeing as rain is to the physical life on earth.