எல்லாரிடமும் அன்புள்ளவனாக வாழ்வது. உலகத்தோடு ஒத்து வாழும் குடும்பத்தில் பிறந்திருத்தல் இவை இரண்டும் பண்புடைமை என்னும் நல்ல வழிகளாகும்.

அன்புடையவராக இருப்பதும், உயர்ந்த குடியில் பிறந்த இலக்கணத்துக்கு உரியவராக இருப்பதும்தான் பண்புடைமை எனக் கூறப்படுகிற சிறந்த நெறியாகும்

அன்புடையவராக இருத்தல், உயர்ந்த குடியில் பிறந்த தன்மை அமைந்திருத்தல் ஆகிய இவ் விரண்டும் பண்பு உடையவராக வாழும் நல்வழியாகும்.

Affectionateness and birth in a good family, these two constitute what is called a proper behaviour to all

Kural 992 emphasizes the importance of two fundamental values for a person to exhibit proper behavior or conduct. These two values are affectionateness and being born in a good family. Affectionateness, or showing love and kindness towards others, is a universal virtue. It is a mark of an individual's empathy and compassion, their capacity to understand and feel the emotions of others. It is this trait that makes a person approachable, amicable, and well-loved by all. On the other hand, being born in a good family doesn't strictly refer to high birth or noble lineage. Instead, it implies being born in a family that upholds moral values, ethics, and good conduct. Such families cultivate a nurturing environment where children are taught to be respectful, considerate, and kind from a young age. Both these values, when combined, shape an individual's character and dictate their behavior towards others. They influence how a person interacts with the world around them, promoting harmony, understanding, and mutual respect. Therefore, this couplet argues that the manifestation of proper behavior is not just an inherent trait but a product of both inherent affectionateness and the environment provided by a good family.