அழிவதூஉம் ஆவதூஉம் ஆகி வழிபயக்கும் ஊதியமும் சூழ்ந்து செயல்.

Azhivadhooum Aavadhooum Aaki Vazhipayakkum Oodhiyamum Soozhndhu Seyal

Let a man reflect on what will be lost, what will be acquired and (from these) what will be his ultimate gain, and (then, let him) act