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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews

From and about The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.

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A Greeting for the Valluvan Tamil Academy 14th Annual Day Celebration

May 27, 2024

I’m delighted to be speaking at the Annual Day Celebration for the Valluvan Tamil Academy in Virginia this year. Here is a greeting in Tamil for the event.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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