பணம் சேர்வதற்கு உரிய விதி நமக்கு இருந்தால், சேர்ப்பதற்கான முயற்சி உண்டாகும். இருப்பதையும் இழப்பதற்கான விதி இருந்தால் சோம்பல் உண்டாகும்.

ஆக்கத்திற்கான இயற்கை நிலை சோர்வு தலை காட்டாத ஊக்கத்தைக் கொடுக்கும் ஊக்கத்தின் அழிவுக்கான இயற்கைநிலை சோம்பலை ஏற்படுத்தும்

கைப்பொருள் ஆவதற்க்கு காரணமான ஊழால் சோர்வில்லாத முயற்சி உண்டாகும், கைப்பொருள் போவதற்க்கு காரணமான ஊழால் சோம்பல் ஏற்படும்.

Perseverance comes from a prosperous fate, and idleness from an adverse fate

The Kural 371 speaks about the interplay of personal effort and destiny, suggesting that the state of one's fate significantly influences one's level of effort and diligence. It implies that a favourable fate encourages perseverance and hard work, while an adverse fate often leads to idleness or inaction. The first line, "Aakoozhalaal thoanrum asaivinmai," points out that the absence of laziness or the presence of industriousness often results from a prosperous fate. This suggests that when one's destiny is favourable, it naturally fuels their motivation and instills a sense of perseverance in them. They work tirelessly, without weariness. The second line, "Kaipporul pookoozhalaal thoanrum mati," suggests that idleness or laziness is a result of an adverse fate. This implies that when fate is against someone, it often leads to a lack of motivation or effort, resulting in inactivity or laziness. In essence, this Thiru Kural emphasizes the role of fate in shaping our attitudes towards work and effort. It neither completely relies on destiny nor undermines the importance of individual effort. Instead, it beautifully blends the two, suggesting that our fate can influence our attitude towards work, but it is our perseverance and diligence that ultimately leads to success or failure.