குறள் 270

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Ilarpala Raakiya Kaaranam NorpaarSilarpalar Nolaa Thavar
The many all things lack! The cause is plain,The 'penitents' are few The many shun such pain

மு. வரதராசனார் விளக்கம்

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சாலமன் பாப்பையா விளக்கம்

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கலைஞர் விளக்கம்

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English Explanation

Because there are few who practise austerity and many who do not, there are many destitute and few rich in this world

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