இவர் நமக்காக வருந்தினார் என்று அவ் வருத்தத்தை அறியும் அன்பரைப் பெறாதபோது, ஒருவர் வருந்துவதால் என்ன பயன்?

நம்மை நினைத்தல்லவோ வருந்துகிறார் என்பதை உணர்ந்திடும் காதலர் இல்லாத போது வருந்துவதால் என்ன பயன்?

நம்மால் இவர் வருந்தினார் என்று அந்த வருத்தத்தை அறிகின்ற காதலர் இல்லாதபோது, வருந்துவதால் பயன் என்ன?

What avails sorrow when I am without a wife who can understand the cause of my sorrow?

Kural 1308 discusses the profound importance of empathy in a romantic relationship. The verse expresses the sentiment of a person who is in anguish and yearns for someone who can understand and share their pain. The verse says, "What avails sorrow when I am without a wife who can understand the cause of my sorrow?" The term 'wife' here is symbolic of a loving companion who can empathize with the speaker's emotional state. The speaker is essentially questioning the worth of their sorrow if there is no one to understand it. This highlights the human need for companionship and empathy, especially during times of distress. When one is in sorrow, the presence of a loved one who can comprehend the depth of their pain, share in their distress, and provide comfort is invaluable. In the absence of such a person, the speaker feels that their sorrow is futile because there is nobody to acknowledge it. It underscores the loneliness and despair that can stem from having one's emotional suffering go unrecognized. This verse from Thiru Kural thus beautifully encapsulates the longing for understanding and shared empathy in a relationship, emphasizing the role of emotional support and mutual understanding in alleviating personal suffering.