பிறரால் விரும்பப்படுபவனிடம் சேரும் செல்வம், உண்ணத் தகும், கனிதரும் மரம் ஊருக்கு உள்ளே பழுத்திருப்பதைப் போல எல்லார்க்கும் பொதுவாகும்.

ஈர நெஞ்சம் கொண்டவனிடம் செல்வம் சேருமேயானால் அது, ஊரின் நடுவே செழித்து வளர்ந்த மரம், பழுத்துக் குலுங்குவது போல எல்லோர்க்கும் பயன்படுவதாகும்

ஒப்புராவாகிய நற்பண்பு உடையவனிடம் செல்வம் சேர்ந்தால் அஃது ஊரின் நடுவே உள்ள பயன் மிகுந்த மரம் பழங்கள் பழுத்தாற் போன்றது.

The wealth of a man (possessed of the virtue) of benevolence is like the ripening of a fruitful tree in the midst of a town

Kural 216 emphasizes the virtue of benevolence and how wealth in the hands of a benevolent person can be beneficial to everyone, just like a fruit-bearing tree in the middle of a town. The analogy of a fruitful tree in the middle of a town is used to represent the wealth of a benevolent person. A fruit tree in the midst of a town doesn't discriminate who eats its fruits. It equally provides for everyone who reaches out to it, regardless of their status or need. Similarly, a person who is kind-hearted and generous uses his wealth for the welfare of all, irrespective of their standing in society. Such a person's wealth is not just for personal consumption but serves as a resource for the entire community. This verse thus underscores the power of benevolence and kindness. It suggests that wealth, when combined with a generous heart, can become a source of communal good. It promotes the idea of wealth being used for charitable and philanthropic purposes, benefiting the wider society, and not just being hoarded for personal gain. In essence, Thiruvalluvar, through this verse, is advocating for the responsible and compassionate use of wealth, emphasizing that benevolence combined with affluence can lead to widespread benefits.