தன் வயிற்றுப் பசி அளவு தெரியாமல் மிக அதிகமாக உண்டால் அவன் உடம்பில் நோய்கள் அளவு இல்லாமல் வளரும்.

பசியின் அளவு அறியாமலும், ஆராயாமலும் அதிகம் உண்டால் நோய்களும் அளவின்றி வரும்

பசித்தீயின் அளவின் படி அல்லாமல், அதை ஆராயாமல் மிகுதியாக உண்டால் , அதனால் நோய்கள் அளவில்லாமல் ஏற்ப்பட்டு விடும்.

He will be afflicted with numberless diseases, who eats immoderately, ignorant (of the rules of health)

Kural 947 is a verse about health and moderation. It warns that overeating without understanding the limits of one's hunger can lead to a multitude of diseases. The verse emphasizes on the importance of self-restraint and awareness of one's body. It suggests that if one consumes food beyond their body's requirement, and without considering the quality and nutritional value of the food, it can lead to various health problems. This can be interpreted as a caution against gluttony and a reminder of the importance of balance in our diet. The verse also indirectly hints at the concept of mindful eating, which involves paying full attention to what one is consuming and how it affects their body. It encourages individuals to understand their body's signals of hunger and satiety and to respect them by eating accordingly. In summary, this verse is a profound reminder of the age-old adage, 'You are what you eat', and it advocates for moderation and mindfulness as key to a healthy life.