Shallow Understanding
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aṟivilā ṉeñcuvan tītal piṟitiyātu / millai peṟuvāṉ ṟavam.
“The gift of foolish man, with willing heart bestowed, is nought, / But blessing by receiver's penance bought.”
“When a fool bestoweth a gift of his own free will, it is simply the good fortune of the receiver and nothing else.”
If one lacking sound understanding gives with an open heart, it is purely the good fortune and merit of the recipient.
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Parimelazhagar’s commentary
13th century · public domainParimelazhagar’s own words come first, unaltered. The plain reading follows below.
அறிவுடையான் நெஞ்சு உவந்து ஈதல்= புல்லறிவுடையான் ஒருவனுக்கு மனம் உவந்து ஒன்று கொடுத்தல் கூடிற்றாயின்; பெறுவான் தவம் பிறிது யாதும் இல்லை= அதற்குக் காரணம் பெறுகின்றவன் நல்வினையே, வேறொன்றும் இல்லை.
Source: Tamil Wikisource
If an undiscerning person happens to give a gift with an open and willing heart, it is purely the good fortune and merit of the receiver, and nothing else.