எதிலும் விருப்பு வெறுப்பு இல்லாத கடவுளின் திருவடிகளை மனத்தால் எப்போதும் நினைப்பவருக்கு உலகத் துன்பம் ஒருபோதும் இல்லை

விருப்பு வெறுப்பற்றுத் தன்னலமின்றித் திகழ்கின்றவரைப் பின்பற்றி நடப்பவர்களுக்கு எப்போதுமே துன்பம் ஏற்படுவதில்லை

விருப்பு வெறுப்பு இல்லாத கடவுளின் திருவடிகளை பொருந்தி நினைக்கின்றவர்க்கு எப்போதும் எவ்விடத்திலும் துன்பம் இல்லை

To those who meditate the feet of Him who is void of desire or aversion, evil shall never come

Kural 4 emphasizes the importance of devotion to the divine, defined here as the entity devoid of desire or aversion. This verse suggests that those who meditate and dedicate themselves to this entity will be free from hardships and suffering. The concept of the divine being free of desire or aversion is aligned with philosophies that view God as a supreme, unchanging entity that is free of worldly attachments and biases. This entity does not favor or disfavor, does not desire or reject anything, thereby embodying a state of perfect equanimity and tranquility. The verse encourages individuals to embrace this same state of desireless and unbiased existence. By meditating on the divine, one can strive to embody these characteristics, ultimately freeing themselves from the cycle of pain and suffering that often comes with worldly desires and aversions. In essence, the verse is a call to spiritual dedication and inner peace. It suggests that those who are able to relinquish their worldly desires and aversions, and instead, focus their thoughts and actions towards the divine, will be protected from suffering and hardship. This is not just a physical protection, but more importantly, it is a mental and spiritual safeguard, reinforcing the idea that true peace and happiness come from within, rather than from external circumstances.