வேள்விகளில் கொலை செய்வதால் நன்மை வரும், செல்வம் பெருகும் என்றாலும், பிற உயிரைக் கொல்வதால் வரும் செல்வத்தைச் சான்றோர் இழிவானதாகவே எண்ணுவர்.

பெரிதாக நன்மை தரக்கூடிய அளவுக்கு ஒரு கொலை பயன்படக் கூடுமெனினும், நல்ல பண்புடைய மக்கள், அந்த நன்மையை இழிவானதாகவே கருதுவார்கள்

கொலையால் நன்மையாக விளையும் ஆக்கம் பெரிதாக இருந்தாலும், சான்றோர்க்குக் கொலையால் வரும் ஆக்கம் மிக இழிவானதாகும்.

The advantage which might flow from destroying life in sacrifice, is dishonourable to the wise (who renounced the world), even although it should be said to be productive of great good

This verse from the Thiru Kural emphasizes the importance of non-violence and respect for life in all its forms. It states that even if a specific action, such as a sacrifice, is said to bring about great benefits or advantages, it is considered dishonorable if it involves taking a life. The verse underlines the belief of the wise in the principle of 'Ahimsa' or non-violence. They hold that any benefit drawn from an act of violence, even if it is said to bring about a much larger good, is fundamentally flawed and dishonorable. The cultural context here refers to the ancient practice of animal sacrifices in religious rituals, which was believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. However, the verse extols the wisdom of those who shun such practices due to their inherent violence and respect for all living beings. In essence, the verse propagates the moral principle that ends do not justify means if those means involve violence or harm to living beings. It holds up the virtue of non-violence and respect for life above all else, even if it contradicts traditional practices or supposed benefits.