பிறர் அழ அவரிடம் இருந்து கவர்ந்த பொருள் எல்லாம் நாம் அழ, நம்மை விட்டுப் போய்விடும். செயல் சுத்தத்தால் பெற்ற பொருளை நாம் இழந்தாலும் அவை நமக்குத் திரும்பவும் பலன் கொடுக்கும்.

பிறர் அழத் திரட்டிய செல்வம் அழ அழப் போய்விடும் நல்வழியில் வந்த செல்வமென்றால் அதனை இழந்தாலும் மீண்டும் வந்து பயன் தரும்

பிறர் வருந்துமாறு செய்து பெற்ற பொருள் எல்லாம் பெற்றவன் வருந்துமாறு செய்து போய்விடும், நல்வழியில் வந்தவை இழக்கப்பட்டாலும் பிறகு பயன் தரும்

All that has been obtained with tears (to the victim) will depart with tears (to himself); but what has been by fair means; though with loss at first, will afterwards yield fruit

This Thiru Kural verse emphasizes the significance of fairness and morality in acquiring wealth or possessions. The first part of the verse, "All that has been obtained with tears (to the victim) will depart with tears (to himself)", indicates that if one acquires wealth by causing suffering or distress to others, that wealth will not stay with them for long. It suggests the concept of karma, where the suffering inflicted on others will eventually return to the inflictor, causing them to lose what they unjustly gained. The second part of the verse, "but what has been by fair means; though with loss at first, will afterwards yield fruit", underscores the importance of righteous means in acquiring wealth. Even if one faces a loss initially, the wealth acquired through just and fair means will eventually bring benefits. This part of the verse highlights the enduring value of morality and fairness, suggesting that good actions might not always yield immediate rewards, but they are bound to bear fruit in the long run. Overall, this verse of Thiru Kural teaches us that wealth obtained through unjust means is ephemeral and fraught with sorrow, whereas wealth obtained through fair means, even if it seems less profitable initially, will yield lasting and fruitful results. It encourages us to uphold moral values and fairness in our endeavors, assuring us that righteousness will always lead to enduring prosperity.