நாம் ஊடும்போது அவர் அடையும் காதல் வேதனையை நாமும் கொஞ்சம் பார்க்கலாம்; அதனால் அவரைத் தழுவாதே; ஊடல் செய்.

ஊடல் கொள்வதால் அவர் துன்ப நோயினால் துடிப்பதைச் சிறிது நேரம் காண்பதற்கு அவரைத் தழுவிடத் தயங்கிப் பிணங்குவாயாக

( ஊடும்போது அவர் அடைகின்ற) துன்ப நோயைச் சிறிது காண்போம்; அதற்காக அவரைத் தழுவாமலிருந்து பிணங்குவாயாக.

Let us witness awhile his keen suffering; just feign dislike and embrace him not

Kural 1301 is a classic verse that illustrates the playful aspect of love, specifically, the concept of 'Oodal' - a traditional Tamil term referring to the lover's feigned anger or sulking to seek more affection from their partner. The verse suggests that one should temporarily feign dislike and refrain from embracing their lover to witness their discomfort and longing caused by this separation. This is not suggested out of cruelty, but rather as a playful strategy in love, to deepen the bond between the lovers. The lover's suffering in this context is not one of physical pain, but of emotional longing and desire. The underlying sentiment of this Kural is the joy and satisfaction derived from knowing that one is deeply loved and missed by their partner. It underscores the idea that love is not just about constant closeness and affection, but also about the sweet pain of temporary separation, which intensifies the longing and subsequently, the reunion. In essence, this Kural highlights the complex, multi-faceted nature of love, emphasizing that the moments of 'Oodal' or 'feigned displeasure' are as integral to the experience of love as the moments of intimacy and togetherness.