இல்லதென் இல்லவள் மாண்பானால் உள்ளதென்
இல்லவள் மாணாக் கடை?
There is no lack within the house, where wife in worth excels,There is no luck within the house, where wife dishonoured dwells
If his wife be eminent (in virtue), what does (that man) not possess ? If she be without excellence, what does (he) possess ?