ஒரு செயலைச் செய்து முடிப்பவர் திறமை, தம்முடன் பணி ஆற்றுபவரிடம் பணிந்து வேலை வாங்குதலே; சான்றாண்மை தம் பகைவரையும் நண்பராக்கப் பயன்படுத்தும் ஆயுதமும் அதுவே.

ஆணவமின்றிப் பணிவுடன் நடத்தலே, ஆற்றலாளரின் ஆற்றல் என்பதால் அதுவே பகைமையை மாற்றுகின்ற படையாகச் சான்றோர்க்கு அமைவதாகும்

ஆற்றலுடையவரின் ஆற்றலாவது பணிவுடன் நடத்தலாகும், அது சான்றோர் தம் பகைவரைப் பகைமையிலிருந்து மாற்றுகின்ற கருவியாகும்.

Stooping (to inferiors) is the strength of those who can accomplish (an undertaking); and that is the weapon with which the great avert their foes

Kural 985 focuses on the power of humility and its ability to transform adversaries into allies. It suggests that the real strength of individuals who are capable and accomplished is their humility. They do not boast about their abilities or achievements, but instead carry themselves with modesty and respect towards others, regardless of their status. This humility is not seen as a weakness, but rather as a powerful tool or weapon. It is through this humility that accomplished individuals can turn their foes into friends, effectively 'disarming' them. They avert enmity and hostility not through aggression or conflict, but through the power of respect and understanding. The verse emphasizes the wisdom in recognizing the strength in humility and the potential it has to transform relationships and resolve conflicts. Essentially, it suggests that humility is the most effective weapon in the arsenal of the wise and accomplished. This principle is applicable not only in personal relationships but also in leadership, conflict resolution, and diplomacy.