A verse on the connection between learning and life. From chapter 40, “Learning.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews
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Kural 34: Tiruvalluvar on Purity of Heart and Right Action
A verse on where right action comes from, with a connection to the Beatitudes. From chapter 4, “The Imperative of Right Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE […]
Strength Overflowing: A Kural Conversation with Dr. Raymond Wise
On Being Guided by Purpose With fourth-generation gospel musician, composer, educator, and performer extraordinaire, Dr. Raymond Wise, I was honored to discuss spirit, purpose, and the inner sources of strength […]
Kural 620: Tiruvalluvar on Effort that Defeats Fate
A verse on hard work, discipline, and the rewards of motivation. From chapter 62, “Mastery of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Pouring Yourself Out Like Wine: A Kural Conversation with W. Stephen Smith
Singing Beyond Shame and Fear With world-renowned voice teacher Professor W. Stephen Smith, I was honored to discuss mastery of action and the art of singing in light of THE […]