Verse 937: Renewal proves the mending

937. Renewal proves the mending

ஒட்டிய கொம்பின் தளிரே உரைக்கும்பிரிந்துசேர்ந்த நட்பின் உயிர்

ottiya kombin thalire uraikkumpirindusernda nadpin uyir

Only the new shoot on a joined branch tells of the life of a friendship once parted and come together again.
A branch joined onto a tree shows it has truly taken only when it puts out fresh leaves.