தாம் சொன்ன சபதம் நிறைவேறாமல் போனாலும், அதற்காகவே போர்க் களத்தில் தோற்றவர் என்று எவர் இகழ்ந்து பேசுவார்?

சபதம் செய்தவாறு களத்தில் சாவதற்குத் துணிந்த வீரனை யாராவது இழித்துப் பேச முடியுமா? முடியாது

தாம் உரைத்த சூள் தவராத படி போர் செய்து சாக வல்லவரை, அவர் செய்தப் பிழைக்காக தண்டிக்க வல்லவர் யார்.

Who would reproach with failure those who seal their oath with their death ?

Kural 779 emphasizes the nobility and valor of those who stand by their word or oath, even at the cost of their own life. The verse questions, "Who would dare to reproach or criticize those who have died upholding their pledge?" The essence of this Kural is about fulfilling one's commitments, a virtue highly regarded in the Tamil culture. It underlines the importance of integrity and the concept of 'word is bond', a principle deeply rooted in the Tamil ethos. The verse also encapsulates the valor of warriors who, in ancient times, would pledge to either win the battle or die trying. Such courageous individuals, who sealed their oath with their death, are beyond reproach according to Valluvar. Their honor and bravery are to be revered, not criticized or belittled. The Kural, therefore, imparts the message that keeping one's word, even in the face of death, is the ultimate sign of honor and bravery and no one has the right to scorn or belittle such individuals. It is a call to value integrity and steadfast commitment, and to honor those who embody such virtues. It is a timeless message applicable in all walks of life, not just in the battlefield, but also in personal, professional, and societal contexts.