பகைவர்கேள! என் அரசின் முன்னே போரிட நிற்காதீர்; உங்களைப் போலவே இதற்கு முன்பு பலர் நின்றனர்; எல்லாம் மறைந்து இப்போது நடுகல்லில் சிலையாக நிற்கின்றனர்.

போர்களத்து வீரன் ஒருவன், ``பகைவயர்களே என் தலைவனை எதிர்த்து நிற்காதீர்; அவனை எதிர்த்து நடுகல்லாய்ப் போனவர்கள் பலர்'' என முழங்குகிறான்

பகைவரே! என்னுடைய தலைவர் முன் எதிர்த்து நிற்காதீர்கள், என்னுடைய தலைவர் முன் எதிர்த்து நின்று கல்வடிவாய் நின்றவர் பலர்.

O my foes, stand not before my leader; (for) many are those who did so but afterwards stood (in the shape of) statues

Kural 771 is a powerful verse that uses metaphorical language to emphasize the might and invincibility of a great leader. The verse is spoken from the perspective of a loyal warrior or follower, who is issuing a strong warning to his enemies. The verse says, "O my foes, stand not before my leader; (for) many are those who did so but afterwards stood (in the shape of) statues." The reference to enemies standing as statues after confronting the leader is a metaphorical way of saying that the enemies were so completely defeated or overwhelmed by the leader's strength and power that they were left stunned, immobile, or lifeless - like statues. This Kural essentially serves as a warning to enemies, advising against underestimating or challenging the power and capabilities of a strong leader. It underlines the consequences of such an action - utter defeat, and metaphorically, a transformation into statues. The verse thus reinforces the theme of respect for leadership and power, while also emphasizing the potential dangers of attempting to challenge such power without adequate strength or preparation. The cultural context here is likely the battlefield, where a great leader's prowess and strategic acumen ensure victory, leaving enemies defeated and immobilized. But the verse's wisdom is universal and can be applied to any situation where one is cautioned against challenging a powerful authority, be it in politics, business, or any other field.