Kural - 1124

Life is she to my very soul when she draws nigh;
Dissevered from the maid with jewels rare, I die

Explanation
My fair-jewelled one resembles the living soul (when she is in union with me), the dying soul when she leaves me.

Tamil Transliteration
Vaazhdhal Uyirkkannal Aayizhai Saadhal
Adharkannal Neengum Itaththu.