நல்லது நடக்கும்போது மட்டும் நல்லது என அனுபவிப்பவர், தீயது நடக்கும்போது மட்டும் துன்பப்படுவது ஏன்?

நன்மையும் தீமையும் வாழ்க்கையில் மாறி மாறி வரும். நன்மை கண்டு மகிழ்கிறவர்கள், தீமை விளையும்போது மட்டும் மனம் கலங்குவது ஏன்?

நல்வினை விளையும் போது நல்லவை எனக் கருதி மகிழ்கின்றனர், தீவினை விளையும் போது துன்பப்பட்டுக் கலங்குவது ஏனோ.

How is it that those, who are pleased with good fortune, trouble themselves when evil comes, (since both are equally the decree of fate) ?

This Kural verse explores the human tendency to rejoice in times of prosperity and despair in times of adversity. The question raised by the verse is why individuals feel distressed during challenging times when both good and bad times are part of life's journey, dictated by fate or karma. The verse implies that life is a mix of both good and bad times, both of which are inseparable and inevitable. It encourages the reader to maintain equanimity in both situations, suggesting that those who celebrate during good times should not be disturbed or troubled during the difficult periods. The good times and bad times are both part of the same cycle of life and one should not judge them separately. The underlying moral of this verse is to maintain a balanced mindset in life. Rather than being overjoyed in times of prosperity and devastated in times of adversity, one should accept both as part of life's natural order. By doing so, one can achieve peace of mind and resilience in the face of life's ups and downs.