தோன்றின் புகழொடு தோன்றுக அஃதிலார்
தோன்றலின் தோன்றாமை நன்று.
If man you walk the stage, appear adorned with glory's grace;Save glorious you can shine, 'twere better hide your face
If you are born (in this world), be born with qualities conductive to fame From those who are destitute of them it will be better not to be born