Verse 746: Humble ears know hearts

746. Humble ears know hearts

பள்ளம் அறியும் புனலின் பணிசெவிஉள்ளம் அறியும் மொழி

pallam ariyum punalin paniseviullam ariyum mozhi

As water knows the low ground, the bowed ear knows the heart’s word.
A bowed ear is one inclined toward the speaker, humble and attentive.