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.