மனைவி பிள்ளைகளிடத்தில் அன்பும், தேடிய பொருளை நட்பு சுற்றங்களுடன் பகிர்ந்து கொள்ளும் அறமும் இருந்தால் இல்வாழ்க்கையின் பண்பும் அதுவே; பயனும் அதுவே.

இல்வாழ்க்கை பண்புடையதாகவும் பயனுடையதாகவும் விளங்குவதற்கு அன்பான உள்ளமும் அதையொட்டிய நல்ல செயல்களும் தேவை

இல்வாழ்க்கையின் அன்பும் அறமும் உடையதாக விளங்குமானால், அந்த வாழக்கையின் பண்பும் பயனும் அதுவே ஆகும்.

If the married life possess love and virtue, these will be both its duty and reward

Kural 45 discusses the essence of married life, stating that love and virtue are the primary components that make it meaningful, dignified, and beneficial. This Kural refers to 'anbu' (love) and 'aran' (virtue) as the pillars of a marital relationship. If a couple possesses these values, their life together becomes both duty (panbu) and reward (payan). The term 'anbu' here refers to a deep and affectionate bond between the couple, which upholds the relationship despite challenges. 'Aran', on the other hand, signifies the moral and ethical behaviors that guide the couple in their interactions with each other and with society. These ethical behaviors include truthfulness, kindness, respect, and shared responsibilities. In essence, the Kural emphasizes that a marriage that embodies love and virtue will naturally possess a sense of duty and will reap its own rewards. The duty here implies the responsibilities that come with marriage, and the reward signifies the fulfillment, happiness, and contentment that the couple derives from a harmonious and respectful relationship. Therefore, this Kural recommends that love and virtue should be the guiding principles of a married life, as they bring about a sense of duty and confer invaluable rewards, making life meaningful.