நெஞ்சே! எதனாலும் தீராத என் நோயைத் தீர்க்கும் மருந்து ஏதாவது ஒன்றை எண்ணிப் பார்த்துச் சொல்லமாட்டாயா?

எந்த மருந்தினாலும் தீராத என் காதல் நோய் தீர்ந்திட ஏதாவது ஒரு மருந்தை நினைத்துப் பார்த்து, நெஞ்சே! உன்னால் சொல்ல முடியுமா?

நெஞ்சே! ( காதலால் வளர்ந்த) இத் துன்ப நோயைத் தீர்க்கும் மருந்து ஏதாவது ஒன்றை நீ நினைத்துப் பார்த்து எனக்குச் சொல்ல மாட்டாயோ?

O my soul, will you not think and tell me some medicine be it what it may, that can cure this incurable malady?

The verse 1241 from Thirukkural is a passionate expression of the intense love felt by the speaker. In this couplet, the speaker is addressing their own heart, seeking a remedy for the 'incurable malady' of love. The speaker is in a state of desperation and is willing to consider any possible remedy, no matter what it may be. The metaphor used here is that of a disease and its cure. The speaker's love is likened to a persistent and incurable disease that causes constant suffering. The verse emphasizes the overwhelming nature of intense love, which can consume a person to the point where they feel as though they are ill. It also conveys the sense of helplessness the speaker feels in the face of this powerful emotion, as they are unable to find a remedy on their own and thus turn to their heart for guidance. This verse, like many others in Thirukkural, uses the universal theme of love to convey deeper human emotions and predicaments, making it relatable to readers across different cultures and time periods. The ability to express such profound sentiments in a concise manner is one of the hallmarks of Thirukkural. Here, the poet captures the essence of an individual's struggle with overwhelming emotions and the desperation to find relief.