தன் ஆண்மையை எண்ணாமல் மனைவியின் விருப்பத்தையே விரும்புபவன் வசம் இருக்கும் செல்வம், ஆண்களுக்கு எல்லாம் வெட்கம் தருவதுடன் அவனுக்கும் வெட்கம் உண்டாக்கும்.

எற்றுக்கொண்ட கொள்கையினைப் பேணிக் காத்திடாமல் பெண்ணை நாடி அவள் பின்னால் திரிபவனுடைய நிலை வெட்கித் தலைகுனிய வேண்டியதாக ஆகிவிடும்

கடமையை விரும்பாமல் மனைவியின் பெண்மையை விரும்புகின்றவனுடைய ஆக்கம், பெரியதொரு நாணத்தக்கச் செயலாக நாணத்தைக் கொடுக்கும்.

The wealth of him who, regardless (of his manliness), devotes himself to his wife's feminine nature will cause great shame (to ali men) and to himself;

This Thiru Kural verse, Kural 902, discusses the negative consequences of a man being excessively devoted to his wife's feminine nature, disregarding his own masculinity or duties. In this verse, Thiruvalluvar, the poet, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance in a marital relationship. He warns that a man who becomes excessively devoted or submissive to his wife's feminine charms, disregarding his own duties and responsibilities, will face humiliation and loss of respect. His wealth, gained as a result of such behaviour, will be a source of shame not only to himself but also to others. This verse is not about demeaning women or their roles, but rather, it highlights the significance of personal responsibility and dignity in a relationship. It suggests that in a successful relationship, a man should not lose his self-respect or shirk his responsibilities, just as a woman should not. Both partners should command and give respect to each other, maintaining a harmonious balance. Thiruvalluvar's wisdom in this verse is timeless, and it applies to contemporary society as well, where mutual respect, equality, and shared responsibilities form the bedrock of a healthy relationship.