காதல் இன்பம் மலரைவிட மென்மையானது. அதை அறிந்து அனுபவிப்பதற்கு ஏற்ற இடம், காலம், தேவையானவை எல்லாம் பெற்றுக் காதல் இன்பத்தின் நலனை அனுபவிப்பவர் இவ்வுலகில் சிலரே

காதல் இன்பம், மலரைவிட மென்மையானது அதனை அதே மென்மையுடன் நுகருபவர்கள் சிலரே ஆவார்கள்

காமம் மலரை விட மென்மை உடையதாகும்; அந்த உண்மை அறிந்து அதன் நல்ல பயனைப் பெறக்கூடியவர் சிலரே.

Sexual delight is more delicate than a flower, and few are those who understand its real nature

The Kural 1289 speaks about the nuanced nature of romantic pleasure. It compares the delicacy of this pleasure to that of a flower, suggesting that it is something to be handled with utmost care, sensitivity, and understanding. Just as a flower is soft, delicate, and can be easily damaged if not handled properly, so too is romantic pleasure. It requires the right conditions, a deep understanding, and appreciative handling to truly experience its depths and beauty. However, the verse goes on to state that there are only a few who truly understand this delicate nature of romantic pleasure. Just as only a few can handle a flower without causing it any damage, only a few people can navigate the complexities of romantic pleasure effectively. They are the ones who can create the right conditions, possess the depth of understanding, and have the sensitivity to handle it appropriately, thereby experiencing its full potential. This verse, thus, emphasizes on the need for understanding, sensitivity, and delicacy in matters of love and romance. It also highlights the fact that true enjoyment of romance is not just about physical pleasure, but understanding its deeper emotional and psychological aspects, and only those who can comprehend this can truly experience its real delight.