பெருங்கோபம் கொண்டவர் இருந்தாலும் இறந்தவரைப் போன்றவரே; கோபத்தை விட்டுவிட்டவர். இறக்க வேண்டியவரே என்றாலும் சாவைத் தவிர்த்தவர் போன்றவரே.

எல்லையற்ற சினம் கொள்வார் இறந்தவர்க்கு ஒப்பாவார் சினத்தை அறவே துறந்தவர் துறவிக்கு ஒப்பாவார்

சினத்தில் அளவு கடந்து சென்றவர் இறந்தவரைப் போன்றவர், சினத்தை அடியோடு துறந்தவர் துறந்தவர்க்கு ஒப்பாவர்.

Those, who give way to excessive anger, are no better than dead men; but those, who are freed from it, are equal to those who are freed (from death)

The verse 310 of Thiru Kural states that people who succumb to unbounded anger are as good as dead. This is because such excessive anger blinds one's judgement, disrupts peace, and often leads to regrettable actions, thereby devaluing the quality of life and making it equivalent to death. In contrast, those who can conquer and let go of their anger are likened to those who have freed themselves from the grips of death. This signifies that they have attained a more enlightened state of existence. They are able to manage their emotions in a way that does not harm themselves or others. By doing so, they enhance the quality of their lives and make it more meaningful and worthwhile. This verse is a reminder of the destructive power of uncontrolled anger and the liberating power of forgiveness and emotional control. It encourages us to master our anger and not let it master us, thus promoting peaceful co-existence and personal growth. In essence, the verse emphasizes the value of emotional intelligence and self-control in leading a fulfilling life. It equates the mastery of anger to victory over death, symbolizing the transcendence over one of life's most challenging trials.