மனப்பொருத்தம் இல்லா‌தவரோடு சேர்ந்து வாழும் வாழ்க்கை, ஒரு குடிசைக்குள்ளே பாம்புடன் சேர்ந்து வாழ்வது போலாகும்.

உள்ளத்தால் ஒன்றுபடாதவர்கள் கூடிவாழ்வது என்பது ஒரு சிறிய குடிலுக்குள் பாம்புடன் இருப்பது போன்று ஒவ்வொரு நொடியும் அச்சம் தருவதாகும்

அகத்தில் உடண்பாடு இல்லாதவருடன் குடிவாழும் வாழ்க்கை, ஒரு குடிசையிற் பாம்போடு உடன்வாழ்ந்தாற் போன்றது.

Living with those who do not agree (with one) is like dwelling with a cobra (in the same) hut

Kural 890 is essentially a metaphorical expression that illustrates the danger and discomfort of living in disagreement with someone in close proximity. The verse compares a life lived with those who do not agree with us to living in a small hut with a cobra. The cobra here symbolizes a threat or danger, just as disagreements and conflicts can be harmful to our peace and wellbeing. It suggests that living with someone who disagrees with us can be as dangerous and unsettling as sharing a space with a venomous snake. It brings to our attention that harmony in our relationships is crucial for a peaceful life. If there is no mental compatibility or agreement in thoughts and actions, life becomes fraught with tension, akin to the constant fear one would experience living with a cobra in a confined space. In essence, this Thirukural verse emphasizes the importance of understanding, harmony, and agreement in our interactions and relationships with others. It warns us of the constant stress and fear that comes from living with disagreement, beautifully illustrated through the metaphor of sharing a dwelling with a cobra.