A verse on the origin of speech, letters, and the world. From chapter 1, “In Praise of God.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, […]
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Kural 45: The Tirukkural on Home, Love, and Virtue
A verse on what makes a home flourish. From chapter 5, “The Home Life.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
The South Asian Times: Translating Tamil classic Thirukkural for wider dissemination of its wisdom
Suchitra Srinivas recently interviewed me for the South Asian Times on my new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. You can […]
Kural 655: The Tirukkural on Having No Regrets
A verse that shows the great practicality of the poet Tiruvalluvar. From chapter 66, “Purity of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
The Rain of Compassion: A Kural Conversation with Dr. Larry Ward
On poetry that reaches us wherever we may be With senior dharma teacher Dr. Larry Ward I was delighted to explore openness to all people, Thich Nhat Hanh’s Miracle of […]