Verse 1137: Affection prepares ahead

1137. Affection prepares ahead

இலையிடு முன்னம் இலைநனைக்கும் கையேநிலையிடும் அன்புக்கு நேர்

ilaiyidu munnam ilainanaikkum kaiyenilaiyidum anpukku ner

The hand that wets the leaf before it is laid down is the true likeness of a love that stands firm.
Meals are served on banana leaves, sprinkled with water to clean them before they are set down.