Kural 1 · அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி
Just as the letter A stands first among all letters, the Primal Lord stands first in the whole world.
திருக்குறள் / Thirukkural
Kural 2 · கற்றதனால் ஆய பயனென்கொல் வாலறிவன்
What good is all one's learning if one does not bow at the good feet of the One whose wisdom is pure?
Kural 3 · மலர்மிசை ஏகினான் மாணடி சேர்ந்தார்
Those who reach the glorious feet of the One who moved over the flower will live long upon this earth.
Kural 4 · வேண்டுதல் வேண்டாமை இலானடி சேர்ந்தார்க்கு
For those who reach the feet of the One who has neither desire nor aversion, there is no affliction, anywhere, at any time.
Kural 5 · இருள்சேர் இருவினையும் சேரா இறைவன்
The two kinds of deeds, born of the darkness of ignorance, do not cling to those who delight in praising the Lord's glory, which is rich in true meaning.
Kural 6 · பொறிவாயில் ஐந்தவித்தான் பொய்தீர் ஒழுக்க
Those who stand firm on the path of truthful conduct laid down by the One who has quenched the five gateways of the senses will live long.
Kural 7 · தனக்குவமை இல்லாதான் தாள்சேர்ந்தார்க் கல்லால்
Except for those who reach the feet of the One who has no equal, it is hard to rid the mind of its worries.
Kural 8 · அறவாழி அந்தணன் தாள்சேர்ந்தார்க் கல்லால்
Except for those who reach the feet of the gracious Sage who is an ocean of virtue, it is hard to swim across the other seas.
Kural 9 · கோளில் பொறியின் குணமிலவே எண்குணத்தான்
A head that does not bow at the feet of the One of eight qualities is like a sense organ that no longer works: it serves no purpose.
Kural 10 · பிறவிப் பெருங்கடல் நீந்துவர் நீந்தார்
Those who reach the feet of the Lord swim across the great sea of births; those who do not reach them do not swim across.