தொலைதூரம் சென்று தன் கணவன் வரும் நாளை எண்ணி வருந்தும் பெண்களுக்கு ஒருநாள் பலநாள் போல நெடிதாகத் தோன்றும்.

நெடுந்தொலைவு சென்ற காதலர் திரும்பி வரும் நாளை எதிர்பார்த்து ஏங்குபவர்க்கு ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் ஒவ்வொரு யுகமாகத் தோன்றும்

தொலைவில் உள்ள வெளிநாட்டிற்குச் சென்ற காதலர் திரும்பி வரும் நாளை நினைத்து ஏங்கும் மகளிர்க்கு ஒருநாள் ஏழுநாள் போல ( நெடிதாக) கழியும்.

To those who suffer waiting for the day of return of their distant lovers one day is as long as seven days

Kural 1269 is a poignant articulation of the concept of longing and the subjective nature of time in the context of love. It portrays the emotional turmoil of those who are separated from their beloved and are eagerly waiting for their return. The verse asserts, "To those who suffer waiting for the day of return of their distant lovers, one day is as long as seven days." Here, Valluvar uses time as a measure of emotional experience. When a person is separated from their loved one, each passing day feels disproportionately longer due to their intense longing and anticipation. This is an embodiment of the phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder", where the physical distance amplifies the emotional connection and longing. The verse underscores the deep emotional attachment in love, the pain of separation, and the longing for reunion. It resonates with the universal human experience of waiting and longing for a loved one's return, making it relatable across cultures and ages. This Kural is a testament to Valluvar's profound understanding of human emotions and his ability to convey complex feelings in simple, yet powerful language. It is a reminder of the depth and intensity of love, and the poignant beauty of longing.