Kural - 22

As counting those that from the earth have passed away,
'Tis vain attempt the might of holy men to say

Explanation
To describe the measure of the greatness of those who have forsaken the two-fold desires, is like counting the dead.

Tamil Transliteration
Thurandhaar Perumai Thunaikkoorin Vaiyaththu
Irandhaarai Ennikkon Tatru.