சிறந்த குடும்பத்தில் பிறந்தவரிடம் மனம், சொல், செயல் மூன்றின் சுத்தமும், நாணமும் இயல்பாக இருப்பது போல் மற்றவரிடம் இருக்கமாட்டா.

நடுநிலை தவறாத பண்பும், ஆரவாரமற்ற அடக்க உணர்வும் கொண்டவர்களையல்லாமல் மற்றவர்களை உயர்ந்த குடியில் பிறந்தவர்களாகக் கருத முடியாது

நடுவு நிமையும் நாணமும் உயர்குடியில் பிறந்தவனிடத்தில் அல்லாமல் மற்றவரிடத்தில் இயல்பாக ஒருசேர அமைவதில்லை.

Consistency (of thought, word and deed) and fear (of sin) are conjointly natural only to the high-born

The Kural 951 beautifully emphasizes on two key qualities - consistency and fear of committing wrong, attributing them as inherent traits of those born in noble families. The term 'consistency' here refers to the alignment of thoughts, words, and actions. It signifies that an individual's actions should reflect their words and thoughts, demonstrating their integrity and honesty. The 'fear' mentioned in this verse is not a fear of physical danger or threat, but a moral fear or consciousness of committing sin or wrongdoing. This moral fear, or shame as it can be translated, is a sense of guilt that prevents one from doing wrong even when no one is watching. It is an integral part of a person's conscience, acting as a moral compass guiding their actions. The verse suggests that these qualities are naturally found in those who are 'high-born' or come from noble families. This can be interpreted in two ways: one, it suggests that noble birth is not just about wealth or social status, but about moral and ethical values. Two, it implies that these values are often instilled and nurtured in an individual by their family and upbringing. Therefore, the verse imparts the message that a person's nobility is not judged by their birth alone but by their actions, their consistency of thought, word, and deed, and their fear of committing wrong.