Kural - 8

Unless His feet 'the Sea of Good, the Fair and Bountiful,' men gain,
'Tis hard the further bank of being's changeful sea to attain

Explanation
None can swim the sea of vice, but those who are united to the feet of that gracious Being who is a sea of virtue.

Tamil Transliteration
Aravaazhi Andhanan Thaalserndhaark Kallaal
Piravaazhi Neendhal Aridhu.