Kural 1068 · இரவென்னும் ஏமாப்பில் தோணி கரவென்னும்
The unprotected boat called begging splits when it strikes the rock called concealment.
The Eighteen Lesser Texts, including the Thirukkural.
The unprotected boat called begging splits when it strikes the rock called concealment.
The heart melts even at the thought of begging; at the thought of concealing, even what remains is lost and perishes.
When the seeker's life leaves him the moment he speaks, where does the denier's own life hide?
The base look just like men; we have never seen another kind so exactly alike.
The base are more fortunate than those who know the good, for they have no anguish in their hearts.
The base are like the gods, for they too do whatever they wish and live accordingly.
On meeting one even baser than himself, the base man outdoes him in vice and swells with pride.
The only conduct of the base is fear; if there is anything more, it is a little that comes of desire.
The base are like a beaten drum, for they carry the secrets they have heard and tell them to others.
The base will not even shake off the food-wet hand for any, except for those who come with a fist ready to break their jaw.