Verse 985: Giving beyond loss

985. Giving beyond loss

ஈத்தான் அழிந்தான் எனவெண்ணேல் நெய்யழிந்துதீத்தந் ததுவே சுடர்

eethaan azhindaan enavennel neyyazhindutheethan thadhuve sudar

Do not think the one who gave is spent. Ghee is spent, and its spending gives the flame.