நம் உயிர் வேறு அல்ல; ஒன்றே என்று முன்பு சொன்ன அவரின் இப்போதைய கருணையற்ற தன்மையை அதிகம் எண்ணி, என் உயிர் போய்க்கொண்டே இருக்கிறது.

``நாம் ஒருவரே; வேறு வேறு அல்லர்'' எனக்கூறிய காதலர் இரக்கமில்லாதவராக என்னைப் பிரிந்து சென்றுள்ளதை நினைத்து வருந்துவதால் என்னுயிர் கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாகப் போய்க் கொண்டிருக்கிறது

நாம் இருவரும் வேறு அல்லேம் என்று அடிக்கடி சொல்லும் அவர் இப்போது அன்பு இல்லாதிருத்தலை மிக நினைத்து என் இனிய உயிர் அழிகின்றது.

My precious life is wasting away by thinking too much on the cruelty of him who said we were not different

The Kural 1209 speaks of the anguish and emotional torment experienced by the speaker who is in love. The verse vividly portrays the pain of feeling neglected and abandoned by the beloved, who had once promised the speaker that they were inseparable. In this verse, the speaker laments about their lover who had once claimed that they were not different from each other, implying a deep bond and a promise of undying love. However, the lover's recent actions suggest a lack of compassion and affection, thereby contradicting their earlier assertions. The speaker is deeply affected by this change in their lover's attitude, and this emotional turmoil is causing their life to waste away, indicating their deteriorating physical and mental state due to the constant worry and heartache. In essence, this verse highlights the profound impact of deception and betrayal in love. The speaker's intense grief and the feeling of being forsaken by the very person who promised unwavering love, reflects the emotional depth of the verse. The verse also underscores the vulnerability and fragility of human emotions when faced with unreciprocated love and broken promises.