Verse 204: Compassion comes late
204. Compassion comes late
கடிந்தபின் தோன்றும் இரக்கமே காலம்கடந்தபின் தோன்றும் மழை
kadindapin thondrum irakkame kaalamkadandapin thondrum mazhai
The pity that comes after a scolding is the rain that comes after its season has passed.