என் மன வேதனையை அறிந்து அதைப் போக்க, என்னவர் அனுப்பிய தூதை என்னிடம் கொண்டு வந்த கனவிற்கு நான் எதை விருந்தாகப் படைப்பேன்?

வந்த கனவு காதலர் அனுப்பிய தூதுடன் வந்ததே; அந்தக் கனவுக்குக் கைம்மாறாக என்ன விருந்து படைத்துப் பாராட்டுவது?

( யான் பிரிவால் வருந்தி உறங்கியபோது) காதலர் அனுப்பிய தூதோடு வந்த கனவுக்கு உரிய விருந்தாக என்ன செய்து உதவுவேன்?

Where with shall I feast the dream which has brought me my dear one's messenger ?

Kural 1211 beautifully captures the deep longing and yearning of a lover. The poet asks, "What feast can I prepare for the dream that brings me a message from my beloved?" This intriguing question encapsulates the profound yearning of a lover who is separated from their beloved. The messenger here is a metaphor for a dream that brings a glimmer of their beloved's presence. The query of the poet emphasizes the intensity of his emotions. The dream is so precious and comforting that he wishes to honor it as one would an esteemed guest. He seeks to show gratitude to this dream which brings him solace in the absence of his beloved. In the cultural context, dreams were often believed to be carriers of messages and omens. Thus, the poet's desire to honor the dream underlines his desperate longing for communication with his beloved. The verse, in its entirety, is a poignant illustration of the depth of love and the pain of separation. It highlights the human tendency to seek solace in dreams and illusions when reality is too harsh to bear, and our willingness to honor even these illusions for the comfort they bring.