எல்லா உயிர்களிடத்திலும் இரக்கம் கொண்டு வாழ்பவரே அறவோர்; அவரே அந்தணர்.

அனைத்து உயிர்களிடத்திலும் அன்புகொண்டு அருள் பொழியும் சான்றோர் எவராயினும் அவர் அந்தணர் எனப்படுவார்

எல்லா உயிர்களிடத்திலும் செம்மையான அருளை மேற்கொண்டு ஒழுகுவதால், அறவோரே அந்தணர் எனப்படுவோர் ஆவர்.

The virtuous are truly called Anthanar; because in their conduct towards all creatures they are clothed in kindness

Kural 30 emphasizes the virtue of compassion and kindness towards all living beings. The term "Anthanar" refers to a virtuous person or a person of high moral and ethical standards. According to this verse, the true measure of an Anthanar is not based on their title or position but on their conduct. The verse argues that an individual can only be considered virtuous or an 'Anthanar' if they exhibit kindness and compassion in their interaction with all forms of life. It underscores that a person's character is defined by their actions and not by their social status or designation. This Kural thus promotes the virtue of empathy and the importance of treating all creatures with respect and kindness. In essence, Kural 30 underlines that to be truly virtuous, one must embody kindness in their interactions with every creature, big or small. The virtue of kindness is universal and transcends social classes and titles, and this is what makes one a true 'Anthanar'.