எதனாலும், அழிந்து போகாமல் ஒழுக்கத்தை விரும்பிக் காத்துக்கொள்க; அறங்கள் பலவற்றையும் ஆய்ந்து, இம்மை மறுமைக்குத் துணையாவது எது எனத் தேர்வு செய்தால் ஒழுக்கமே துணையாகும்.

எந்தெந்த வழிகளில் ஆராய்ந்தாலும் வாழ்க்கையில் ஒழுக்கமே சிறந்த துணை என்பதால், எத்தகைய துன்பத்தை ஏற்றாவது அதைக் காக்க வேண்டும்

ஒழுக்கத்தை வருந்தியும் போற்றிக் காக்க வேண்டும்; பலவற்றையும் ஆராய்ந்து போற்றித் தெளிந்தாலும், அந்த ஒழுக்கமே வாழ்க்கையில் துணையாக விளங்கும்.

Let propriety of conduct be laboriously preserved and guarded; though one know and practise and excel in many virtues, that will be an eminent aid

Kural 132 emphasizes the supreme importance of ethical conduct or 'Ozhukkam' in one's life. This verse advises that propriety of conduct must be diligently preserved and guarded. This is because, no matter how proficient one becomes in various virtues, it is this ethical conduct that serves as an exceptional support throughout one's life. The Kural suggests that even if an individual is knowledgeable and excels in many virtues, if they lack ethical conduct, all their other virtues are diminished or undermined. Therefore, one should strive to maintain their ethical conduct under all circumstances, even in the face of adversity or hardship. In essence, this verse underscores the concept that ethical conduct is not just one of many virtues, but the bedrock upon which all other virtues rest. It is the most reliable ally in life, guiding us through our actions and decisions. Thus, it is deemed vital to guard this conduct to ensure a righteous and fulfilling life.