அவர் என்னை மணந்தபோது இன்பத்தால் பருத்த என் தோள்கள், இன்று மெலிந்து அவர் என்னைப் பிரிந்திருப்பதை மற்றவர்க்குத் தெரிவிக்கும்.

தழுவிக் கிடந்த போது பூரித்திருந்த தோள், இப்போது மெலிந்து காணப்படுவது; காதலன் பிரிவை அறிவிப்பதற்காகத்தான் போலும்

கூடியிருந்த காலத்தில் மகிழ்ந்து பூரித்திருந்த தோள்கள், ( இப்போது மெலிந்தும்) காதலருடைய பிரிவை நன்றாக அறிவிப்பவை போல் உள்ளன.

The shoulders that swelled on the day of our union (now) seem to announce our separation clearly (to the public)

Kural 1233 is a poignant verse that speaks about the visible manifestations of a lover's separation. The verse metaphorically uses the physical attributes of a woman to express the emotional pain of parting from her beloved. In this verse, the poet describes how the woman's shoulders, which once swelled with joy and pride on the day of their union, have now shrunk and withered due to the pain of separation. The physical change in her appearance, therefore, seems to announce their separation to the world. The verse conveys the depth of her sorrow and how her physical state reflects her emotional turmoil. It is a poignant reminder of how deeply emotional experiences can impact a person's physical state. The verse also implicitly highlights societal norms of the time, where a woman's happiness and well-being were often closely tied to her relationship with her husband. In essence, this verse encapsulates the profound influence of love and separation on a person's physical and emotional state, and how the two are deeply interlinked. It provides a glimpse into the deep emotional bond between lovers and the pain of parting, which is universally felt and understood.