Kural - 19

If heaven its watery treasures ceases to dispense,
Through the wide world cease gifts, and deeds of 'penitence'

Explanation
If rain fall not, penance and alms-deeds will not dwell within this spacious world.

Tamil Transliteration
Thaanam Thavamirantum Thangaa Viyanulakam
Vaanam Vazhangaa Thenin.