Kural 367 | Desisting from Desire

 


#### அவாவறுத்தல் (அறத்துப்பால்)


**அவாவினை யாற்ற வறுப்பிற் றவாவினை  

தான்வேண்டு மாற்றான் வரும்** (367)


**Transliteration:**

*Avāvinai yāṟṟa vaṟuppiṟ ṟavāvinai  

tāṉvēṇṭu māṟṟāṉ varum*


### Word by Word Meaning


- **அவாவினை** (avāvinai) - Desire-driven deeds

- **யாற்ற** (yāṟṟa) - To desist

- **அறுப்பின்** (aṟuppiṟ) - When one renounces

- **தவா** (tavā) - Renunciation

- **வினை** (vinai) - Actions or deeds

- **தான்** (tāṉ) - One's own

- **வேண்டும்** (vēṇṭum) - Desire

- **ஆற்றான்** (āṟṟāṉ) - Approach or attain

- **வரும்** (varum) - Comes


### Translation and Detailed Explanation


**Translation:**

When one renounces desire-driven deeds, the noble actions that lead to an undiminished life come to him as he wishes.


**Detailed Explanation:**

Thiruvalluvar, in this Kural, emphasizes the importance of renouncing desires to attain a higher state of being. By desisting from actions driven by personal desires, a person aligns themselves with righteousness (Dharma) and inner peace. This renunciation leads to the cultivation of noble deeds naturally, fulfilling the individual’s deeper, more meaningful aspirations. The act of renouncing desires is not merely about abstention but about transforming one's inner self to embrace actions that are virtuous and beneficial to all.


### Example/Analogy


Consider a garden overgrown with weeds. The weeds represent personal desires that choke the growth of healthy plants, which symbolize virtuous deeds. By removing the weeds (desires), the gardener (individual) allows the flowers (noble actions) to flourish, creating a beautiful and thriving garden (life).


### Highlights


- 🌱 Renunciation of desire leads to virtuous actions.

- 🌟 Desires obstruct the path to inner peace and righteousness.

- 🧘 True liberation is attained through the cessation of desire-driven deeds.

- 🌸 Noble deeds emerge naturally from a heart free of desires.


### Inference for Modern Times


In our fast-paced, consumer-driven world, desires often lead us to pursue material success at the cost of inner peace and ethical conduct. Thiruvalluvar's wisdom reminds us that true fulfillment comes from letting go of incessant desires. By focusing on virtuous actions and prioritizing the well-being of others, we can lead more balanced, content, and meaningful lives. This timeless principle encourages us to cultivate a sense of purpose that transcends fleeting desires, fostering a harmonious existence both personally and socially.

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