A verse on the fundamental importance of farmers for everyone everywhere. With all good wishes to M. Manikandan and his film #kadaisivivasayi. From chapter 104, “Farming.” Translated from the Tamil […]
Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews
From and about The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Kural Review in Kajal Magazine
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural was recently reviewed in Kajal Magazine. You can read the full review on their website: My thanks to Naheed Patel and Kajal Magazine for the reflections.
Kural 659: Tiruvalluvar on Goodness Bearing Fruit
A verse on right means, loss, and perseverance in goodness. From chapter 66, “Purity of Action” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 333: The Tirukkural on Money and What Lasts
A verse on wealth, impermanence, and what endures. From chapter 34, “Impermanence.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Eyes That Are Moved: A Kural Conversation with Andrew Harvey
The Eyes of Wonder and of the Heart Andrew Harvey interviews Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma about his new translation of THE KURAL: Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural, a masterpiece of the Tamil language, exploring […]