எந்தப் பொருளானாலும், அது எப்படிக் காட்சி தந்தாலும், அப்பொருளின் வெளித்தோற்றத்தைக் காணாமல், உள்ளடக்கமாகிய உண்மைப் பொருளைக் காண்பதே மெய்யுணர்தல்.

வெளித்தோற்றத்தைப் பார்த்து ஏமாந்து விடாமல், அதுபற்றிய உண்மையை உணர்வதுதான் அறிவுடைமையாகும்

எப்பொருள் எத்தன்மையதாய்த் தோன்றினாலும் (அத்தோற்றத்தை மட்டும் கண்டுமங்காமல்) அப் பொருளின் உண்மையான இயல்பை அறிவதே மெய்யுணர்வு.

(True) knowledge is the perception concerning every thing of whatever kind, that that thing is the true thing

Kural 355 emphasizes the importance of discerning the true essence or nature of any object or situation, rather than just relying on its apparent or superficial aspects. This is defined as true knowledge or wisdom. Every object, concept, or situation has an external appearance and an inherent, deeper nature. True knowledge is not about understanding or acknowledging the superficial or visible characteristics but grasping the underlying truth or essence. In simpler terms, this Kural encourages us to not judge a book by its cover. It advises us to delve deeper and understand the core truth, rather than forming opinions or making decisions based on the surface level information. For instance, a glittering object might not necessarily be gold, or a person showing kindness might not genuinely be kind-hearted. The verse promotes critical thinking and deep analysis to discern the truth. This principle is applicable in various aspects of life, including decision making, problem-solving, understanding human behaviors, and learning new concepts. It's a reminder to look beyond appearances and seek truth, which is the cornerstone of wisdom and knowledge.