நெஞ்சே! அவருடைய நெஞ்சு நம்மை எண்ணாது அவருக்கே துணையாய் நிற்பதை அறிந்தும், நீ எனக்குத் துணை ஆகாமல் அவரையே நினைக்கக் காரணம் என்ன?

நெஞ்சே! நம்மை நினைக்காமல் இருப்பதற்கு அவருடைய நெஞ்சு அவருக்குத் துணையாக இருக்கும்போது நீ எமக்குத் துணையாக இல்லாமல் அவரை நினைத்து உருகுவது ஏன்?

நெஞ்சே! அவருடைய நெஞ்சம் ( நம்மை நினையாமல் நம்மிடம் வராமல்) அவர்க்குத் துணையாதலைக் கண்டும் நீ எமக்குத் துணையாகாதது ஏன்?

O my soul! although you have seen how his soul stands by him, how is it you do not stand by me?

This verse is a poignant reflection on unrequited love, as expressed from the perspective of a heartbroken lover. The poet personifies the heart, addressing it directly and questioning its incessant yearning for the beloved who does not reciprocate the feelings. The verse essentially says, "O heart! You have witnessed that their heart does not waver and stays loyal to them, not thinking of us. Despite seeing this, why do you not stay steadfast with me, instead of constantly being drawn to them?" The lover is puzzled and pained by his own heart's loyalty to the beloved, despite the lack of reciprocation. This verse reflects the inner turmoil of unrequited love, where one's heart seems to have a will of its own, relentlessly yearning for the beloved, no matter the circumstances. The verse beautifully captures the longing, frustration and anguish that come with one-sided love.