பகை எனப்படும் பண்பற்ற ஒன்று, விளையாட்டிலும் கூட் விரும்பத்தக்கது அன்று.

பகை உணர்வு என்பது பண்புக்கு மாறுபாடானது என்பதால் அதனை வேடிக்கை விளையாட்டாகக்கூட ஒருவன் கொள்ளக்கூடாது

பகை என்று சொல்லப்படும் பண்பு இல்லாத தீமையை ஒருவன் சிறிதும் பொழுது போக்கும் விளையாட்டாகவும் விரும்புதலாகாது.

The evil of hatred is not of a nature to be desired by one even in sport

The verse 871 of Thirukkural says that hatred, being contrary to good conduct, should not be entertained by anyone even in jest. The verse emphasizes the destructive nature of hatred and advises against indulging in it under any circumstances. Even if it is in a light-hearted or playful context, fostering feelings of hatred can have detrimental effects on an individual's character and relationships. The cultural context of this verse lies in the Tamil tradition of valuing harmony, peace, and goodwill among people. According to this tradition, fostering negative emotions like hatred, even for fun, is considered harmful and undesirable. The moral interpretation of this verse advocates for the cultivation of positive emotions and the avoidance of negative ones, regardless of the context or situation. It calls for emotional discipline and the promotion of love and understanding over hatred and conflict. In essence, this verse warns against the perils of harboring hatred, even in jest, and promotes peace, love, and harmony as essential aspects of good conduct and character.