படிக்காதவன் கற்றவர் அவையில் பேச ஆசைப்டுபடுவது, இரு முலையும் வளர்ச்சி பெறாத பெண் ஒருத்தி உடலுறவு கொள்ள ஆசைப்பட்டது போலாம்.

கல்லாதவனின் சொல்கேட்க விரும்புவது, மார்பகம் இல்லாத பெண்மீது மையல் கொள்வதற்கு ஒப்பானது

(கற்றவரின் அவையில்) கல்லாதவன் ஒன்றைச் சொல்ல விரும்புதல், முலை இரண்டும் இல்லாதவள் பெண் தன்மையை விரும்பினாற் போன்றது.

The desire of the unlearned to speak (in an assembly), is like a woman without breasts desiring (the enjoyment of ) woman-hood

Kural 402 brings forth an interesting comparison to highlight the importance of wisdom and learning before seeking to speak in public or in scholarly assemblies. The verse metaphorically compares an unlearned person's desire to speak in a learned assembly to a woman without breasts yearning to experience womanhood. Just as the woman lacks the physical attributes necessary for nourishing a child, thus making her longing for womanhood futile, similarly, an unlearned person lacks the intellectual nourishment required for meaningful discourse. Their desire to speak in a scholarly gathering is therefore just as ill-founded. The underlying wisdom of the verse lies in its emphasis on the importance of acquiring knowledge and understanding before venturing to express one's opinions in public. In a broader cultural context, Thiruvalluvar, the author of Thiru Kural, underscores the value of education and wisdom in ancient Tamil society. His comparison also subtly hints at the defined roles and expectations of individuals in the society of his time. In essence, this kural is a reminder that learning and understanding should precede the act of speaking in public, especially in scholarly or intellectual gatherings. It warns against the folly of speaking without knowledge, which not only exposes one's ignorance but also devalues the discourse.