மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சிப் பெருக்கால் வரும் மறதி, அளவு கடந்த கோபத்தைக் காட்டிலும் கொடுமையானது.

அகமகிழ்ச்சியினால் ஏற்படும் மறதி, அடங்காத சினத்தினால் ஏற்படும் விளைவை விடத் தீமையானது

பெரிய உவகையால் மகிழ்ந்திருக்கும் போது மறதியால் வரும் சோர்வு, ஒருவனுக்கு வரம்பு கடந்த சினம் வருவதைவிடத் தீமையானதாகும்.

More evil than excessive anger, is forgetfulness which springs from the intoxication of great joy

This Kural verse, 531, discusses the pitfalls of excess joy leading to forgetfulness and how it can be more harmful than uncontrolled anger. The poet, Thiruvalluvar, warns against the intoxication of extreme happiness, which can make one forget their duties, responsibilities, and even morals. The verse underlines that while uncontrolled anger can lead to regrettable actions, the harm it causes is comparatively less than the damage caused by the forgetfulness that springs from excessive joy. This latter form of harm is insidious, as it can lead to the neglect of important actions or responsibilities, and the erosion of one's character and values. In other words, Thiruvalluvar cautions us to moderate our emotions, both positive and negative. While it's important to experience joy, we should not let it cloud our judgement or make us negligent. Similarly, while anger is a natural emotion, we should strive to control it, to prevent it from leading to harmful actions. This verse is a profound reminder of the virtues of balance and moderation in all aspects of life, as extremes of any emotion can lead to undesirable consequences.