957. Different voices together

வேறாய் இசைக்கும் குழலும் முழவமும்கூறாய் இசைப்பது பண்

veraai isaikkum kuzhalum muzhavamumkooraai isaippadhu pan

Flute and drum each sound in their own way; each sounding its part, they make melody.

958. Staying joined through disagreement

ஒத்ததே கொள்வ தொருமையன் றொவ்வாமையுற்றுங் குலையா திணை

othadhe kolva thorumaiyan rovvaamaiyutrung kulaiyaa thinai

Accepting only what agrees with you is not oneness. A bond is what stays unshaken when disagreement comes.

The Tamil word for ‘bond’ also means a pair or a match: two that stay side by side.

959. Fit grows through use

பிடித்தபின் தேய்ந்த துடுப்பு அடையும்விரல்வளைக் கேற்ற வடிவு

pidithapin theynda thuduppu adaiyumviralvalaik ketra vadivu

An oar worn down by gripping takes on a shape that fits the curve of the fingers.