எள்ளின் இளிவாம்என்று எண்ணி அவர்திறம்உள்ளும் உயிர்க்காதல் நெஞ்சு.
🔤 Transliteration
ellin ilivaamenru enni avarthiram
ullum uyirkkaathal nenjsu.
🌐 English Translation
My soul which clings to life thinks only of his (own) gain in the belief that it would be disgraceful for it to despise him.
💡 English Meaning
In simple terms, this Kural teaches: My soul which clings to life thinks only of his (own) gain in the belief that it would be disgraceful for it to despise him.