மயிர்நீப்பின் வாழாக் கவரிமா அன்னார்
உயிர்நீப்பர் மானம் வரின்.
Like the wild ox that, of its tuft bereft, will pine away,Are those who, of their honour shorn, will quit the light of day
Those who give up (their) life when (their) honour is at stake are like the yark which kills itself at the loss of (even one of) its hairs