Anthanar enpor aravoor matre evvuyirkkum Senthanmai poondozhugu vaar.

Those called 'Anthanar' (Brahmins/holy ones) are the virtuous who practice cool benevolence toward all living beings.

அந்தணர் என்று கூறப்படுவோர், அனைத்து உயிர்களிடமும் அன்பான நடத்தையை கடைபிடிக்கும் அறவோர் ஆவர்.

Valluvar redefines 'Anthanar' (traditionally meaning Brahmin by birth) as those who practice 'senthanmai' — cool benevolence — toward ALL living beings. This is one of his most radical kurals: holiness is defined by universal compassion, not by birth or ritual. The closing of the chapter on renunciants defines greatness as active love for all life.