கற்கத் தகும் நூல்களைப் பிழை இல்லாமல் கற்க; கற்ற பிறகு கற்ற கல்விக்கு ஏற்ப நல்ல வழிகளில் வாழ்க.

பிழை இல்லாதவற்றைத் தனது குறைகள் நீங்குமளவுக்குக் கற்றுக்கொள்ள வேண்டும் கற்ற பிறகு அதன்படி நடக்கவேண்டும்

கல்வி கற்க நல்ல நூல்களைக் குற்றமறக் கற்க வேண்டும், அவ்வாறு கற்ற பிறகு, கற்ற கல்விக்கு தக்கவாறு நெறியில் நிற்க வேண்டும்.

Let a man learn thoroughly whatever he may learn, and let his conduct be worthy of his learning

Kural 391 emphasizes the importance of thorough and comprehensive learning and the need to translate that knowledge into action. It advises that a person must strive to learn without any omissions or errors, and the learning process should eliminate the individual's deficiencies to the maximum extent possible. The knowledge gained should not be mere bookish knowledge or theoretical understanding, it needs to be applied practically in everyday conduct. The verse further underscores that one's behavior and actions must reflect the wisdom and knowledge they have acquired. It is not enough to acquire knowledge; the real essence of learning is in its application. The knowledge that has been learned should guide a person's actions and behavior, making them worthy of their learning. In essence, this verse advocates for the harmonious alignment of knowledge and action. Learning should not be an end in itself, but a means to improve one's conduct and way of life. It encourages us to learn thoroughly and then live up to that learning through our actions and behavior.