குறள் 412

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Sevikkuna Villaadha Pozhdhu SiridhuVayitrukkum Eeyap Patum

When 'tis no longer time the listening ear to feedWith trifling dole of food supply the body's need

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When there is no food for the ear, give a little also to the stomach