Kural 943 | Moderation in Eating






அற்றா லளவறிந் துண்க வஃதுடம்பு  
பெற்றா னெடிதுய்க்கு மாறு (943)

#### Transliteration
Aṭṟāl aḷavaṟindu uṇka vaḵtu uṭampu  
Peṟṟāṉ neṭitu yuikkum āṟu (943)

#### Word by Word Meaning
- அற்றால் (aṭṟāl) - once digestion is complete
- அளவு (aḷavu) - moderation
- அறிந்து (aṟindu) - knowing
- உண்க (uṇka) - eat
- வஃது (vaḵtu) - that
- உடம்பு (uṭampu) - body
- பெற்றான் (peṟṟāṉ) - one who possesses
- நெடிது (neṭitu) - long
- உய்க்கும் (uykkum) - prolong
- மாறு (māṟu) - way

#### Verse Translation and Detailed Explanation
"Once digestion is complete, eat with moderation; that is the way to prolong the life of the body."

This verse emphasizes the importance of eating only after the previous meal has been fully digested and stresses the necessity of consuming food in moderation. By doing so, one ensures the proper functioning of the body, thereby extending one’s lifespan. The practice of mindful eating, understanding when the body is ready for the next meal, and avoiding overeating are crucial for maintaining good health and longevity.

#### Example/Analogy
Consider your stomach like a furnace. If you keep adding fuel (food) before the previous load has fully burned, it will not burn efficiently and could cause damage. Similarly, consuming food before the previous meal is digested can lead to various health issues.

#### Highlights
- 🥗 **Eat only after previous meal is digested**
- 🥄 **Practice moderation in eating**
- ⏳ **Promotes longevity and health**
- 🌿 **Supports proper bodily function**

#### Inference for Modern Times
In today's fast-paced world, it is common to neglect the signals our body sends us regarding hunger and fullness. Many of us eat out of habit, stress, or social settings without considering whether our previous meal has been fully digested. This kural reminds us of the ancient wisdom of mindful eating, which is more relevant than ever in our age of processed foods and irregular eating patterns. By adhering to this advice, we can improve our digestive health, maintain a healthy weight, and potentially increase our overall lifespan. Moderation and mindfulness in eating not only contribute to physical health but also to mental well-being, fostering a more balanced and harmonious life.

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