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Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews
From and about The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Kural 731: The Kural on Environment and Country
A verse on what makes a true country. From chapter 74, “Country.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 597: The Kural on Perseverance and Never Giving Up
A verse on endurance and having energy. From chapter 60, “Having Energy.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 61: The Kural on Children and Family
A verse on how knowledge is passed from generation to generation. From chapter 7, “Having Children.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 82: The Kural on Hospitality and Life
A verse on sharing food with guests and the elixir of immortality. From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston