பகைவர்களுக்கிடையே பயப்படாமல் புகுந்து சாவோர் பலர் உண்டு;பேசுவோர் சிலரேயாவார்.

அமர்க்களத்தில் சாவுக்கும் அஞ்சாமல் போரிடுவது பலருக்கும் எளிதான செயல், அறிவுடையோர் நிறைந்த அவைக்களத்தில் அஞ்சாமல் பேசக்கூடியவர் சிலரேயாவர்

பகைவர் உள்ள போர்க்களத்தில் (அஞ்சாமல் சென்று) சாகத் துணிந்தவர் உலகத்தில் பலர், கற்றவரின் அவைக்களத்தில் பேச வல்லவர் சிலரே.

Many indeed may (fearlessly) die in the presence of (their) foes; (but) few are those who are fearless in the assembly (of the learned)

Kural 723 is a profound reflection on courage in various aspects of life. The verse emphasizes the differences in exhibiting bravery in physical combat and intellectual discourse. The first line, "Many indeed may (fearlessly) die in the presence of their foes," refers to the physical courage that many individuals may possess. It is easier for a great number of people to exhibit bravery in a battlefield, potentially risking their lives in the face of their enemies. This kind of courage, while commendable, is relatively common. The second line, however, "few are those who are fearless in the assembly of the learned," speaks of intellectual courage, which is rarer. It talks about the fearlessness required to express one's thoughts, ideas, and knowledge in the presence of learned and wise individuals, often referred to as an assembly or a council in ancient times. This kind of courage is harder to find, as it requires not just bravery but also wisdom, knowledge, and the ability to articulate oneself effectively. Therefore, this Kural emphasizes that while physical courage is relatively common, intellectual courage is rare and truly commendable. It encourages the reader to strive for the latter, suggesting that true bravery lies not just in physical strength, but also in intellectual prowess and the ability to fearlessly express one's thoughts and ideas.