மனைவியோடு கூடிய வாழ்க்கையை அதற்குரிய இயல்புகளோடு அறவழிகளில் நடத்தினால் இல்லறத்திற்கு மாறான பிற வழிகளில் போய்ப் பெறும் பயன்தான் என்ன?

அறநெறியில் இல்வாழ்க்கையை அமைத்துக் கொண்டவர்கள் பெற்றிடும் பயனை, வேறு நெறியில் சென்று பெற்றிட இயலுமோ? இயலாது

ஒருவன் அறநெறியில் இல்வாழ்க்கையைச் செலுத்தி வாழ்வானானால், அத்தகையவன் வேறு நெறியில் சென்று பெறத்தக்கது என்ன?

What will he who lives virtuously in the domestic state gain by going into the other, (ascetic) state ?

This verse from Thiru Kural encourages individuals to live a virtuous and ethical life in their domestic setting, rather than seeking spiritual growth in an ascetic or hermit-like lifestyle. In simpler terms, it questions what one would gain by renouncing his domestic responsibilities and adopting an ascetic lifestyle, if he is already living a virtuous life at home. It emphasizes the idea that spiritual growth and moral living are not confined to a life of seclusion or renunciation, but can be achieved in everyday domestic life by adhering to moral and ethical principles. It challenges the common belief that one needs to abandon worldly life to attain spiritual enlightenment. Instead, it advocates that true spirituality is about living ethically and righteously in whatever life situation one finds themselves in. It suggests that a life of virtue and righteousness in the household can yield the same spiritual benefits as an ascetic life. In essence, the verse encourages individuals to find spirituality in their everyday lives and not to feel the need to renounce the world to achieve spiritual growth.