Verse 137: Ashamed beside excellence

137. Ashamed beside excellence

மாநரம்பு மீட்டியதைக் கேட்டுத் தெளிந்தபின்தான்மீட்டும் நாணும் விரல்

maanarambu meettiyadhaik kettudh thelindapinthaanmeettum naanum viral

Once it has heard the great string played and known its worth, the finger plucks in turn, and is ashamed.
The finger stands for the one who plays: having heard great playing, it now plucks its own string.