Verse 200: Recognition comes later
200. Recognition comes later
புளித்தபின் தித்திக்கும் நெல்லிக்காய் போலத்தெளிந்தபின் மெய்த்தவன் பேர்
pulithapin thithikkum nellikkaai poladhthelindapin meythavan per
Like the gooseberry that turns sweet after its sourness, the name of one who proved true grows sweet when the truth comes clear.
The Indian gooseberry (nellikkai) tastes sharply sour, then leaves a lingering sweetness in the mouth.