தன் மனத்தைக் குறிப்பால் அறிந்து தான் எண்ணியதை அறிபவரைத் துணையாகப் பெற்றால், அவர்களின் முகத்தை அவன் பார்த்து நின்றாலே போதும்.

அகத்தில் உள்ளதை உணர்ந்து கொள்ளும் திறமையிருப்பின், அவர் ஒருவரின் முகத்துக்கு எதிரில் நின்றாலே போதுமானது

உள்ளக் குறிப்பை நோக்கி உற்றதை உணரவல்லவரைப் பெற்றால், (அவரிடம் எதையும் கூறாமல்) அவறுடைய முகத்தை நோக்கி நின்றால் போதும்.

If the king gets those who by looking into his mind can understand (and remove) what has occurred (to him) it is enough that he stand looking at their face

Kural 708 emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathy, particularly in the context of a ruler's relationship with his advisors or councillors. In this verse, Saint Thiruvalluvar suggests that a good king should surround himself with individuals who are capable of understanding his thoughts, intentions, and emotions without him having to express them verbally. This capacity to 'read' the king's mind is a result of deep understanding, empathy, and familiarity. The verse essentially asserts that if a king has such advisors who can discern his thoughts by merely looking at him, then it would suffice for the king to simply stand and look at their faces. In other words, the king does not have to articulate his thoughts, worries or plans; these wise advisors will understand his intentions and be able to provide counsel or take actions accordingly. This kural underscores the importance of mutual understanding and unspoken communication in effective leadership. It also highlights the value of empathy and insightful perception in governance and decision making.