Thirukkural- On Virtue- Avoidance Of Meat-Eating-Kural-259

Rajaji's translation of this Kural is masterly in its coverage.

More meritorious than a thousand burnt offerings is to give up The practice of killing a living creature, and eating its carcass.

Of what avail are the endless sacrifices with pots of ghee, if one does not refrain from the practice of slaying living animals for food? Valluvar has certainly made a very effective presentation of his point of view in this Kural.