கடவுளின் மெய்மைப் புகழையே விரும்புபவரிடம் அறியாமை இருளால் வரும் நல்வினை, தீவினை என்னும் இரண்டும் சேருவதில்லை

இறைவன் என்பதற்குரிய பொருளைப் புரிந்து கொண்டு புகழ் பெற விரும்புகிறவர்கள், நன்மை தீமைகளை ஒரே அளவில் எதிர் கொள்வார்கள்

கடவுளின் உண்மைப் புகழை விரும்பி அன்பு செலுத்துகின்றவரிடம் அறியாமையால் விளையும் இருவகை வினையும் சேர்வதில்லை

The two-fold deeds that spring from darkness shall not adhere to those who delight in the true praise of God

Kural 5 delves into the concept of spiritual enlightenment and its impact on the actions (karma) of individuals. The verse suggests that those who genuinely appreciate and aspire to the glory of God, understanding the true nature of divinity, are not affected by the dualistic actions born out of ignorance. The "two-fold deeds that spring from darkness" symbolizes actions that are categorized as good or bad, right or wrong, which are the results of worldly ignorance or spiritual darkness. These actions often bind individuals to the cycle of birth and death in the Hindu philosophy. In contrast, those who "delight in the true praise of God" have attained a level of wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. They see beyond the distinctions of good and bad and understand that everything is a part of God's divine play. Such individuals, according to the verse, are untouched by these dualistic actions. In essence, this verse emphasizes the importance of spiritual wisdom in liberating oneself from the binding effects of actions and promotes the pursuit of divine knowledge as a means to achieve this state of freedom.