ஆட்சியாளருடன் பழகும்போது இவர் என்னைக் காட்டிலும் வயதில் சிறியவர்; இவர் உறவால் எனக்கு இன்ன முறை வேண்டும் என்று எண்ணாமல், ஆட்சியாளர் இருக்கும் பதவியை எண்ணி அவருடன் பழகுக.

எமக்கு இளையவர்தான்; இன்ன முறையில் உறவுடையவர் தான் என்று ஆட்சிப் பொறுப்பில் இருப்போரை இகழ்ந்துரைக்காமல், அவர்கள் அடைந்துள்ள பெருமைக்கேற்பப் பண்புடன் நடந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும்

(அரசரை) எமக்கு இளையவர், எமக்கு இன்ன முறை உடையவர் என்று இகழாமல் அவருடைய நிலைக்கு ஏற்றவாறு அமைந்த புகழுடன் பொருந்த நடக்க வேண்டும்.

Ministers should behave in accordance with the (Divine) light in the person of kings and not despise them saying, "He is our junior (in age) and connected with our family!"

Kural 698 emphasizes the importance of ministers respecting their kings, regardless of their age or familial relation. It suggests that ministers should not let these factors cloud their judgment or affect their behavior towards the king. In many traditional societies, age and familial ties are often considered significant indicators of respect and authority. However, this kural warns against such prejudices, particularly in a political context. It underscores that a king's authority, symbolized here as a divine light, should be respected and upheld irrespective of his age or relation to the ministers. The verse advises ministers not to underestimate or belittle their kings based on age or familial ties, but to treat them with the respect and reverence their position warrants. This is crucial for the smooth functioning and integrity of the administration, as a lack of respect for the king could potentially lead to discord, disloyalty, and inefficiency within the government. In essence, the kural emphasizes the necessity of recognizing and respecting the authority of the king, irrespective of his age or familial connections, in order to ensure harmony and efficiency within the kingdom. The focus is on the king's role and contributions rather than his personal attributes or relationships.