மனச் செருக்கால் தீமை செய்தவரைப் பொறுமையால் வென்றுவிடுக.

ஆணவங் கொண்டு அநீதி விளைவிப்பவர்களை, நாம் நம் பொறுமைக் குணத்தால் வென்று விடலாம்

செருக்கினால் தீங்கானவற்றைச் செய்தவரைத் தாம் தம்முடைய பொறுமைப் பண்பினால் பொறுத்து வென்று விட வேண்டும்.

Let a man by patience overcome those who through pride commit excesses

Kural 158 emphasizes the power of patience in dealing with individuals who act out of pride and commit excessive wrongdoings. The verse suggests that instead of retaliating or responding with a similar attitude, one should practice patience and endurance. This approach is recommended for two primary reasons. Firstly, it prevents the perpetuation of conflict, and secondly, it often leads to the transformation of the offending individual, who may feel humbled or challenged by the patience of the person they have wronged. The verse underlines the core tenets of Thirukural, which advocate for a peaceful approach to conflict resolution, rooted in patience and moral integrity. Through this, it suggests a higher path of moral victory over physical or verbal retaliation. In essence, this Kural advises us to win over people who commit wrongdoings out of arrogance, not by stooping to their level, but by rising above with the power of our patience and virtue. This is a testament to the transformative power of patience and the ultimate victory of righteousness over wrongdoing.