Kural - 315

From wisdom's vaunted lore what doth the learner gain,
If as his own he guard not others' souls from pain

Explanation
What benefit has he derived from his knowledge, who does not endeavour to keep off pain from another as much as from himself ?.

Tamil Transliteration
Arivinaan Aakuva Thunto Piridhinnoi
Thannoipol Potraak Katai.