குறள் 413
செவியுணவிற் கேள்வி யுடையார் அவியுணவின்
ஆன்றாரோ டொப்பர் நிலத்து.
Stanza 413
As god in heaven are fed through fire
So men on earth are fed through their ears.
Meaning:
Those who, in this world, enjoy instruction which is the food of ear, are equal to the gods, who enjoy the food of sacrifices.
Transliteration
Seviyunavir Kelvi Yutaiyaar Aviyunavin
Aandraaro Toppar Nilaththu.