Kural - 1147

My anguish grows apace: the town's report
Manures it; my mother's word doth water it

Explanation
This malady (of lust) is manured by the talk of women and watered by the (harsh) words of my mother.

Tamil Transliteration
Ooravar Kelavai Eruvaaka Annaisol
Neeraaka Neelumin Noi.