பொறாமை கொண்டால் துன்பம் வரும் என்பதை அறிந்து அறிவுடையோர் பொறாமை காரணமாகத் தீமைகளைச் செய்யமாட்டார்

தீய வழியில் சென்றால் துன்பம் ஏற்படுமென்பதை அறிந்தவர்கள் பொறாமையினால் தீச்செயல்களில் ஈடுபடமாட்டார்கள்

பொறாமைப்படுதலாகிய தவறான நெறியில் துன்பம் ஏற்படுத‌ை அறிந்து, பொறாமை காரணமாக அறமல்லாதவைகளைச் செய்யார் அறிவுடையோர்.

(The wise) knowing the misery that comes from transgression will not through envy commit unrighteous deeds

This verse from Thiru Kural emphasizes the wisdom of refraining from actions that are borne out of envy. It suggests that those who are truly wise understand the consequences of such actions and hence, avoid engaging in them. They are aware that envy can lead to wrongdoing, and wrongdoing, in turn, can lead to suffering and misery. The verse gives emphasis to the concept of 'Karma' or the law of cause and effect, which exists in many cultures and religions. In simple terms, it means that every action has a consequence. If one engages in harmful actions, born out of negative emotions like envy, it will result in misery and suffering. Therefore, the wise ones, understanding this principle, abstain from indulging in unrighteous deeds driven by envy. They practice self-restraint and maintain their moral integrity, aware of the adverse outcomes they will have to face otherwise. In essence, this Kural verse instills the understanding that wisdom lies in knowing the outcomes of our actions and making the right choices to live a life of righteousness, devoid of negative emotions like envy. This guidance remains relevant to this day, reminding us to live with a sense of awareness and responsibility towards our actions.