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Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews

From and about The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.

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WHO BEARS THE WEIGHT: The Kural and Reading the News

April 17, 2024

I was delighted to write about verse 1027 from the Kural in the wonderful online magazine The Porch: A Slow Conversation about Beautiful and Difficult Things.

You can read the essay here:

https://www.theporchcommunity.net/recent/2024/4/17/who-bears-the-weight-thomas-hitoshi-pruiksma

You can also listen to verse 108 here:

1027
Like the strong-hearted in battle—those able in family
Bear the weight

அமரகத்து வன்கண்ணர் போலத் தமரகத்தும்
ஆற்றுவார் மேற்றே பொறை

From chapter 103, “Serving Family.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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Kural 475 on Discernment: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”

April 11, 2024

Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 475 on discernment, presence of mind, and how much is too much.

I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.

The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.

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Kural 411 on Listening and True Wealth: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”

April 3, 2024

Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 411 on the riches of skillful listening.

I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.

The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.

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Kural 409 on Learning, Privilege, and Greatness: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”

March 25, 2024

Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 409 on excellence, privilege, and learning.

I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.

The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE

The Kural on Learning and True Wealth: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”

March 18, 2024

Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 400 on sacred unperishing prosperity.

I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.

The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE

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