A verse on when—and when not—to take action.
From chapter 68, “Ways of Action.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
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A verse on when—and when not—to take action.
From chapter 68, “Ways of Action.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
With master healer and spiritual teacher Debra Mastura Graugnard I was delighted to explore kurals 991, 992, and 1000 from chapter 100 of THE KURAL, “Having Kindness.”
Here are a few highlights and where in the video you can find them:
As the founder of Joyfully Living Wellness, Debra Graugnard has made it her lifelong mission to help others free themselves from self-defeating beliefs and behaviors.
Purpose-driven and extensively trained in spiritual and energetic healing, natural and holistic self-care, Debra gently and compassionately guides her clients, primarily women, on a journey to profoundly and intimately know themselves – body, mind, heart, and spirit.
“To truly heal, you must align your habits, beliefs and emotional patterns with your inner knowing, your divine spirit and your connection with All That Is.” – Debra Graugnard
Learn more about Debra on her website:
https://joyfullylivingwellness.com/
Here are the verses we talked about, in both English and Tamil:
From chapter 100, “Having Kindness.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
A verse on the two uses of wealth.
From chapter 101, “Fruitless Wealth.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
A verse on strangers and the paradoxical gift of openness.
From chapter 9, “Hospitality.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Raag Delhi, an online magazine on politics, culture, and society, recently shared five chapters from my new translation of THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural: “Ministers,” “Farming,” “Forbearance,” “Giving,” and “Unworthy Conduct.”
You can read the excerpts on their website:
https://www.raagdelhi.com/some-excerpts-from-thiruvalluvar-translation-by-thomas-pruiksma/