A verse on when—and when not—to take action. From chapter 68, “Ways of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews
From and about The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Openness to All People: A Kural Conversation with Debra Graugnard
Kindness, Spirit, and True Nourishment 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, […]
Kural 1005: Tiruvalluvar on Money
A verse on the two uses of wealth. From chapter 101, “Fruitless Wealth.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 83: Tiruvalluvar on Hospitality and Safety
A verse on strangers and the paradoxical gift of openness. From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Thiruvalluvar’s KURAL in Raag Delhi
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.” […]