Verse 1202: Giving before asking

1202. Giving before asking

கேளா தளிப்பவர் கேண்மையே கேட்டபின்கேளா தளிப்பார் இலர்

kelaa thalippavar kenmaiye kettapinkelaa thalippaar ilar

Friendship is giving unasked; after the asking, no one gives unasked.
Once a friend has had to ask, the chance to give before the need was spoken has passed for good.