வழங்குவ துள்வீழ்ந்தக் கண்ணும் பழங்குடி
பண்பில் தலைப்பிரிதல் இன்று.
Though stores for charity should fail within, the ancient raceWill never lose its old ancestral grace
Though their means fall off, those born in ancient families, will not lose their character (for liberality)