தன்னைப் பிரிந்து சென்றவர் பின்னே செல்லாது, தானும் அவரை விட்டுப் பிரிந்து நிற்கும் மன அடக்கத்தைக் காதல் நோயை அறியாதவர் பெற முடியும். அறிந்தவரால் பெற முடியாது.

தம்மைப் பிரிந்து சென்ற காதலரைப் பகையாகக் கருதி அவரைத் தொடர்ந்து மன அடக்கம், காதல் நோயுற்றவர்க்கு இருப்பதில்லை

தம்மை வெறுத்து நீங்கியவரின் பின் செல்லாமல் மானத்தோடு நிற்கும் பெருந்தகைமை, காமநோய் உற்றவர் அறியும் தன்மையது அனறு.

The dignity that would not go after an absent lover is not known to those who are sticken by love

Kural 1255 explores the complex emotions associated with love, particularly unrequited love. It suggests that those who are deeply in love lack the ability to maintain their dignity and self-respect when their beloved has departed or distanced themselves. The verse metaphorically describes the desperation and longing that often accompany intense love, leading individuals to forsake their pride and dignity in an attempt to keep the connection alive. The "dignity that would not go after an absent lover" refers to the strength of character and self-respect that enables one to accept the other's departure without pursuing them obsessively. However, this kind of self-restraint is absent in those who are profoundly 'sticken by love,' as their overwhelming emotions overshadow their self-respect and rational thinking. In essence, Thiruvalluvar, through this Kural, is commenting on the powerful and sometimes destructive force of love that can cause individuals to lose sight of their self-worth and dignity. He signifies that love, in its intense form, can cloud judgement and deter one from maintaining their self-respect and dignity. However, it is vital to note that this Kural does not devalue love itself, but rather points out the potential pitfalls of an uncontrolled and unrequited love that lacks balance and respect for one's own self.