ஆசைகளைப் பற்றிக்கொண்டு விட முடியாமல் இருப்பவரைத் துன்பங்கள் பற்றிக் கொண்டு விடமாட்டா.

பற்றுகளைப் பற்றிக்கொண்டு விடாதவர்களைத் துன்பங்களும் விடாமல் பற்றிக் கொள்கின்றன

யான் எனது என்னும் இருவகைப் பற்றுக்களையும் பற்றிக் கொண்டுவிடாத வரை, துன்பங்களும் விடாமல் பற்றிக்கொள்கின்றன.

Sorrows will never let go their hold of those who give not up their hold of desire

This Kural (Verse 347) is a philosophical reflection on the nature of desire and suffering. It states that those who do not let go of their desires will inevitably be held by suffering. The metaphorical use of "hold" is significant. Just as one clings to their desires, so too does suffering cling to them. The verse is pointing towards a universal truth recognized in many spiritual and philosophical traditions: that desire is the root cause of suffering. When we hold onto desires, we set ourselves up for disappointment and pain because not all desires can be satisfied. Furthermore, even when they are satisfied, they often give rise to new desires, creating a never-ending cycle of desire and dissatisfaction. In essence, this verse is a call to develop detachment or dispassion. By letting go of our desires, we free ourselves from the grip of suffering. This does not mean becoming apathetic or indifferent to life, but rather cultivating a sense of contentment and inner peace that is not dependent on external circumstances. Thus, the verse's wisdom lies in its urging to understand the transient nature of desires and the consequent pain they can bring. It encourages us to find joy and satisfaction not in the external, fleeting world of desire, but in the internal, enduring world of self-contentment and peace.