முன்பு எனக்கு மகிழ்ச்சி தந்த மாலைப்பொழுது இப்படித் துன்பம் தரும் என்பதை, என்னை மணந்த காதலர் என்னைப் பிரிவதற்கு முன்பு நான் அறிந்தது கூட இல்லை.

மாலைக்காலம் இப்படியெல்லாம் இன்னல் விளைவிக்கக் கூடியது என்பதைக் காதலர் என்னை விட்டுப் பிரியாமல் இருந்த போது நான் அறிந்திருக்கவில்லை

மாலைப் பொழுது இவ்வாறு துன்பம் செய்ய வல்லது என்பதைக் காதலர் என்னை விட்டு அகலாமல் உடனிருந்த காலத்தில் யான் அறியவில்லை.

Previous to my husband's departure, I know not the painful nature of evening

Kural 1226 explores the theme of longing and separation in love. The verse is narrated from the perspective of a woman who is missing her beloved partner. She reminisces about their time together and reflects on how the evenings, which were once filled with joy and companionship, have now become a source of sorrow due to her partner's absence. The verse translates to, "Before my husband's departure, I was unaware of the painful nature of the evening." This statement highlights the change in her perspective due to her changed circumstances. The evenings, which were once pleasant and enjoyable, have now turned into a time of pain and longing due to her husband's absence. It's a poignant commentary on how our perception of time and situations can drastically change based on our emotional state. The woman's sense of time has been altered by her emotional longing for her husband. What was once a joyous part of her day has now become a painful reminder of her solitude. This verse also implies the deep bond and affection she shared with her husband, as his absence has such a profound impact on her. It's a testament to the depth of their love and the hardship of their separation. The verse uses the metaphor of the evening to illustrate the emotional landscape of longing and separation in love.