காலந் தவறாமல் காரியம் ஆற்றுவது, ஓடும் செல்வத்தை ஓடாமல் கட்டும் கயிறு ஆகும்.

காலம் உணர்ந்து அதற்கேற்பச் செயல்படுதல், அந்த நற்செயலின் வெற்றியை நழுவவிடாமல் கட்டிப்பிணிக்கும் கயிறாக அமையும்

காலத்தோடுப் பொருந்துமாறு ஆராய்ந்து நடத்தல் ( நில்லாத இயல்பு உடைய) செல்வத்தை நீங்காமல் நிற்குமாறு கட்டும் கயிறாகும்.

Acting at the right season, is a cord that will immoveably bind success (to a king)

This verse from Thiru Kural emphasizes the significance of timing in every action. It states that acting in accordance with the appropriate time or season is akin to securely binding success with a strong cord. The cord here represents the unflinching result that arises from well-timed actions. The principle applies to anyone, including a king, who seeks to be successful in their endeavours. It is not enough to simply perform an action or duty; it must be done at the right time, when conditions are most conducive to success. For example, a farmer sowing seeds must do so at the correct time of the year, when the climate and soil are most suitable for growth. If the seeds are sown out of season, the crop may fail, no matter how diligently the farmer tends his field. Similarly, a leader or a king should make decisions and implement policies when the time is right. If timing is ignored, even the most well-intended actions may lead to failure. In a broader sense, this verse teaches us the importance of patience, foresight, and strategic planning in every walk of life. It reminds us that timing is a key factor in determining the outcome of our actions, and stresses the necessity of aligning our actions with the natural and situational rhythms of life.