பொருளால் பயன் பெறுவது அதைப் பாதுகாக்காதவர்க்கு இல்லை; அது போல, இரக்கத்தால் பயன்பெறுவது இறைச்சி தின்பவர்க்கு இல்லை.

பொருளைப் பேணிக் காத்திடாதவர்க்குப் பொருள் உடையவர் என்னும் சிறப்பு இல்லை; புலால் உண்பவர்க்கும் அருள் உடையவர் என்னும் சிறப்பு இல்லை

பொருளுடையவராக இருக்கும் சிறப்பு அப்பொருளை வைத்துக் காப்பாற்றாதவர்க்கு இல்லை, அருளுடையவராக இருக்கும் சிறப்பு புலால் தின்பவர்க்கு இல்லை.

As those possess no property who do not take care of it, so those possess no kindness who feed on flesh

This verse from Thiru Kural talks about the importance of care and compassion. In the first half of the verse, Valluvar mentions that those who don't look after their possessions will not be considered as people who possess anything. This is a simple yet profound statement that reiterates the importance of responsibility and care towards one's belongings. Just having a possession isn't enough, one should know how to maintain and take care of it. In the second half of the verse, Valluvar extends the same principle to compassion and kindness. He asserts that those who consume flesh are devoid of kindness. Here, Valluvar touches upon the concept of Ahimsa, which is the practice of non-violence and respect for all living beings. He implies that consuming meat is an act of violence towards animals and hence, those who partake in it cannot truly possess kindness. In essence, the verse emphasizes the importance of responsibility and care, not only towards our possessions but also towards other living beings. It reminds us that ownership isn't just about possession, it also entails responsibility and compassion.