நாணம் என்னும் தாழ்பாளைக் கோத்திருக்கும் நிறை எனப்படும் கதவைக் காதல் விருப்பமாகிய கோடரி பிளக்கின்றதே!

காதல் வேட்கை இருக்கிறதே, அது ஒரு கோடரியாக மாறி, நாணம் எனும் தாழ்ப்பாள் போடப்பட்ட மன அடக்கம் என்கிற கதவையே உடைத்தெறிந்து விடுகின்றது

நாணம் என்னும் தாழ்ப்பாள் பொருந்திய நிறை என்று சொல்லப்படும் கதவை காமம் ஆகிய கோடாலி உடைத்து விடுகிறதே.

The axe of lust can break the door of chastity which is bolted with the bolt of modesty

Kural 1251 is a metaphorical verse that describes the power of desire and its potential to break down personal barriers of modesty and chastity. The verse employs the metaphor of an axe (representing lust or desire) that can break open a door (representing the personal barriers of modesty and chastity). The bolt on the door represents the strength of one's modesty, which is expected to keep desire in check. However, when the force of desire becomes too strong, it is capable of breaking through even the most fortified defenses. The verse cautions against the destructive power of uncontrolled desire, and underscores the importance of maintaining personal boundaries of modesty and chastity. This verse is a profound reminder of the need for self-control and discipline in matters of desire, as lack of restraint can lead to the breakdown of personal values and reputation. In many cultures, including Tamil, modesty and chastity are highly valued virtues, and this verse emphasizes the need to guard them against the overpowering force of desire. In a broader sense, this verse can also be interpreted as a warning against letting any form of desire or passion overpower one's better judgement or moral values.