புகழுடன் தன் குடும்பப் பெருமையை நிலைநாட்ட விரும்புபவர் புகழுக்குரியவற்றைச் செய்யும்போதும் தம் குடும்பப் பெருமைக்கு ஏற்காத இழிவுகளைச் செய்யமாட்டார்.

புகழ்மிக்க வீர வாழ்க்கையை விரும்புகிறவர், தனக்கு எப்படியும் புகழ் வரவேண்டுமென்பதற்காக மான உணர்வுக்குப் புறம்பான காரியத்தில் ஈடுபடமாட்டார்

புகழோடு பெரிய ஆண்மையும் விரும்புகின்றவர், புகழ் தோடும் வழியிலும் குடிப்பெருமைக்கு ஒவ்வாத செயல்களைச் செய்யமாட்டார்.

Those who desire (to maintain their) honour, will surely do nothing dishonourable, even for the sake of fame

The verse 962 of Thiru Kural emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal honor and dignity, even in the pursuit of fame. The verse suggests that those who truly value their honor will not engage in any actions that are dishonorable, even if such actions could potentially bring them fame or recognition. This verse highlights the concept of moral integrity and the importance of staying true to one's principles. It suggests that the pursuit of fame should not come at the cost of one's honor. In other words, a person's actions should be guided by their personal values and principles, rather than the potential for gaining fame or recognition. The verse implies a strong critique of those who compromise their personal values and honor in their pursuit of fame. It encourages individuals to hold fast to their principles and moral integrity, even when faced with the potential for gaining fame. In the context of the broader social and cultural values, this verse underscores the importance of personal honor and dignity as a guiding principle in life. It reflects the traditional Tamil ethic of upholding one's honor and dignity as a fundamental aspect of personal identity and social standing. In essence, this verse serves as a reminder that true honor and dignity lie in maintaining one's moral integrity and personal values, rather than in the pursuit of fame or recognition.