8.0. Love

                                                                        8.0. Love

 

Question:

What is the difference between a person who loves others and the one who does not?

 

Answer:

The ones who do not love others will keep everything to themselves, whereas those who love others will give even their bones to others.                                      (Couplet - 72)

 

அன்பிலார் எல்லாம் தமக்குரியர் அன்புடையார்

என்பும் உரியர் பிறர்க்கு.                                                                        (குறள் – 72)

 

Explanation:

Obviously, no one can give their bones to anyone. By saying, “they will give even their bones to others,” Valluvar means that those who love others will not hesitate to share what they have with others. Those who do not love others are often selfish, and they will not share what they have with others. On the other hand, the people who love others are often generous, and they share whatever they have with others. There are numerous examples of people helping their loved ones with money, food, clothing, and shelter. There are also examples of people donating one of their kidneys, parts of their liver, bone marrow, and blood to their loved ones. Also, people who love others volunteer their time to help others.