Kural - 1230

This darkening eve, my darkling soul must perish utterly;
Remembering him who seeks for wealth, but seeks not me

Explanation
My (hitherto) unextinguished life is now lost in this bewildering night at the thought of him who has the nature of wealth.

Tamil Transliteration
Porulmaalai Yaalarai Ulli Marulmaalai
Maayumen Maayaa Uyir.