பயப்பட வேண்டாததற்குப் பயப்பட்டு, அறிய வேண்டியவற்றை அறியாத, பிறரோடு இணங்கிப் போகாத, எவர்க்கும் எதுவும் தராத அரசு, பகைவரால் தோற்கடிக்கப்படுவதற்கு மிக எளிது.

அச்சமும், மடமையும் உடையவனாகவும், இணைந்து வாழும் இயல்பும், இரக்க சிந்தையும் இல்லாதவனாகவும் ஒருவன் இருந்தால், அவன் பகைவரால் எளிதில் வெல்லப்படுவான்

ஒருவன் அஞ்சுகின்றவனாய், அறிவு இல்லாதவனாய், பொருந்தும் பண்பு இல்லாதவனாய், பிறர்க்கு ஒன்று ஈயாதவனாய் இருந்தால் , அவன் பகைவர்க்கு மிக எளியவன்.

In the estimation of foes miserably weak is he, who is timid, ignorant, unsociable and niggardly

Kural 863 examines the characteristics that make a person weak in the face of their enemies. The verse identifies four such traits: timidity, ignorance, unsociability, and stinginess. To begin with, fear or timidity is seen as a debilitating trait. A person who is constantly afraid will not be able to think or act decisively, making them an easy target for their opponents. Secondly, ignorance is another weakness. Knowledge equips a person with the ability to make informed decisions and take calculated risks. Without it, one is likely to make mistakes and falter in their endeavors. Thirdly, being unsociable or not having the ability to get along with others can also be a disadvantage. In any conflict or competition, alliances and collaborations often prove crucial. A person who is unable to build or maintain such relationships is at a disadvantage. Lastly, stinginess or a lack of generosity is seen as a negative trait. It suggests a narrowness of mind and a lack of empathy, qualities that could isolate a person and make them vulnerable. In conclusion, the verse suggests that a person possessing these four traits - timidity, ignorance, unsociability, and stinginess - is likely to be perceived as weak by their adversaries, thus becoming an easy target. This Kural serves as a reminder of the importance of courage, knowledge, sociability, and generosity in strengthening one's position and standing in society.