குறள்20                                     
ஒழுக்கத்து நீத்தார் பெருமை விழுப்பத்து
வேண்டும் பனுவல் துணிவு.

Stanza 20
If the world cannot do without water
Neither can aught without rain.

Meaning:
If it be said that the duties of life cannot be discharged by any person without water, so without rain there cannot be flowing of water.

Transliteration
Neerindru Amaiyaadhu Ulakenin Yaaryaarkkum
Vaanindru Amaiyaadhu Ozhukku