Kural - 1237

My heart! say ought of glory wilt thou gain,
If to that cruel one thou of thy wasted arms complain

Explanation
Can you O my soul! gain glory by relating to the (so-called) cruel one the clamour of my fading shoulders?.

Tamil Transliteration
Paatu Perudhiyo Nenje Kotiyaarkken
Vaatudhot Poosal Uraiththu.