விலை கொடுத்தத் தன்னை அறியாத உடல் மயக்கத்தை வாங்குவது செயல் செய்யும் அறிவில்லாமை.

ஒருவன் தன்னிலை மறந்து மயங்கியிருப்பதற்காகப், போதைப் பொருளை விலை கொடுத்து வாங்குதல் விவரிக்கவே முடியாத மூடத்தனமாகும்

விளைப் பொருள் கொடுத்து கள்ளுண்டு தன் உடம்பைத் தான் அறியாத நிலையை மேற்கொள்ளுதல், செய்வது இன்னதென்று அறியாத அறியாமை உடையதாகும்.

To give money and purchase unconsciousness is the result of one's ignorance of (one's own actions)

Kural 925 explores the idea of self-destruction through substance abuse, particularly the use of intoxicants. In essence, it criticizes the act of spending one's resources to purchase substances that lead to a state of unconsciousness or ignorance. The verse metaphorically suggests that indulging in intoxicants is akin to buying one's own ignorance and oblivion. It is a critique of how individuals willingly pay for substances that blur their consciousness, leading them away from their true selves and reality. The kural underscores the moral and ethical implications of such behavior. It points to the absurdity of the act of trading money (which could otherwise be used for useful or constructive purposes) for a temporary escape from reality, which ultimately harms the individual both physically and mentally. In a broader perspective, this verse can also be seen as a commentary on the value of self-awareness and the dangers of escapism. It underlines the importance of maintaining one's consciousness and awareness intact, emphasizing that any action leading to the loss of self-awareness is a form of self-destruction. It encourages individuals to stay true to their own selves and not lose their identity or consciousness for temporary pleasure or escape.