படித்தவர் முன் பேசினால் படிக்காதவரின் பெருமை குறைந்து போகும்.

கல்வியறிவில்லாதவர்கள் தங்களைப் பெரிய மேதைகளைப் போல் காட்டிக் கொள்ளும் போலி வேடம், கற்றுத் தேர்ந்த அறிஞர்களிடம் அவர்கள் உரையாடும்போது கலைந்து போய்விடும்

கல்லாதவன் ஒருவன் தன்னைத்தான் மகிழ்ந்து பேசும் மதிப்பு ( கற்றவரிடம்) கூடிபேசும் போது அப்பேசினால் கெடும்.

The self-conceit of an unlearned man will fade away, as soon as he speaks in an assembly (of

Kural 405 emphasizes the importance of knowledge and learning. It states that the self-esteem or arrogance of an unlearned person will vanish once he starts speaking in a gathering of educated individuals. The verse metaphorically speaks about the superficial facade that an unlearned person might maintain. This facade of false pride or self-conceit can only be upheld until they start speaking or expressing their thoughts. Once they do, their lack of knowledge becomes evident to everyone around them, especially in a company of learned individuals. This leads to their self-conceit fading away. The moral underpinning of this verse is to highlight the value of education and knowledge. It implies that one shouldn't be boastful about their abilities or status, especially when they lack proper knowledge or understanding. Being unlearned and maintaining a facade of knowledge can lead to embarrassment and reduction of one's respect in society. This verse encourages individuals to pursue knowledge and wisdom, not just for societal recognition, but more importantly, for personal growth and self-improvement. It tells us that genuine knowledge and wisdom cannot be faked or substituted with mere pretense.