எந்த உயிரையும் கொல்லாதவனாய், இறைச்சியைத் தின்ன மறுத்தவனாய் வாழ்பவனை எல்லா உயிர்களும் கை குவித்துத் தொழும்.

புலால் உண்ணாதவர்களையும், அதற்காக உயிர்களைக் கொல்லாதவர்களையும் எல்லா உயிரினங்களும் வணங்கி வாழ்த்தும்

ஓருயிரையும் கொல்லாமல் புலால் உண்ணாமல் வாழ்கின்றவனை உலகத்தில் உள்ள எல்லா உயிர்களும் கைகூப்பி வணங்கும்.

All creatures will join their hands together, and worship him who has never taken away life, nor eaten flesh

This verse from Thiru Kural emphasizes the principle of Ahimsa, non-violence, and vegetarianism. The poet Valluvar suggests that all creatures will respect and admire the person who has never taken a life or consumed flesh. This verse promotes an ethos of compassion towards all living beings and encourages a lifestyle that avoids causing harm or suffering to others. Living a life without causing harm to other creatures is seen as a virtuous path. Such a person who refrains from killing and eating meat is considered worthy of respect and admiration by all beings, according to Valluvar. In a broader sense, this verse underscores the interconnectedness of all life forms and promotes peace and harmony in the world. The phrase "All creatures will join their hands together, and worship him" is metaphorical, suggesting that such a person is universally respected and venerated. The verse is not just about an individual's dietary choices but serves as an ethical guideline for leading a life of non-violence and respect for all life forms.