Verse 978: Known before being seen

978. Known before being seen

காற்றிற் கலந்தமணம் போலப் புகழ்க்கணியோள்தோற்றத்தின் முன்செல்லும் பேர்

kaatrir kalandamanam polap pukazhkkaniyolthotrathin munsellum per

Like fragrance carried on the wind, the name of a woman who graces fame arrives before she is seen.