ஆசை எனப்படும் பெருந்துன்பம் இல்லாது போனால், இன்பம் இடைவிடாமல் வரும்.

பெருந்துன்பம் தரக்கூடிய பேராசை ஒழிந்தால் வாழ்வில் இன்பம் விடாமல் தொடரும்

அவா என்று சொல்லப்படுகின்ற துன்பங்களுள் பொல்லாதத் துன்பம் கெடுமானால் இவ் வுலகில் இன்பம் இடையறாமல் வாய்க்கும்.

Even while in this body, joy will never depart (from the mind, in which) desire, that sorrow of sorrows, has been destroyed

This Thirukkural verse 369 emphasizes the role of desire in causing suffering and the lasting joy that comes from overcoming it. The verse suggests that desire, often referred to as the root of all sorrows, when eliminated from our minds, paves the way for uninterrupted joy, even while living in the physical body. This joy is not fleeting or temporal, it is a sustained state of contentment that arises from the absence of desire. The verse reflects the ancient Indian philosophy that views desires as the cause of all human suffering. It aligns with the teachings of many spiritual schools that advocate for a life of detachment and contentment, rather than chasing after ephemeral pleasures. The ultimate freedom, according to this philosophy, is to be free from desire itself. In this state, one experiences a deep, enduring joy unaffected by external circumstances. Hence, the verse underscores the importance of mastering the mind and overcoming desires to experience a life of everlasting happiness.