A verse on the four qualities that make a true leader.
From chapter 39, “The Splendor of Kings.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
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Smile at Adversity: A Kural Conversation with Fiona Moore
Looking within, paradox, and the transformative power of friendliness.
With the wonderful Fiona Moore I was delighted to explore kurals 621 and 622 from chapter 63 of THE KURAL, “Not Being Defeated by Adversity.”
Here are a few highlights and where in the video you can find them:
- Fiona explores the gift of really staying with a single verse or two: 6:02
- Paradox and the path of healing and awakening: 10:07
- The radical possibility of treating adversity as a friend: 14:53
- A question from Fiona for Thomas on how it was to take on this project: 32:38
Here are the two verses we talked about, in both English and Tamil:
From chapter 63, “Not Being Defeated by Adversity.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 391 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
A verse on the connection between learning and life.
From chapter 40, “Learning.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 412 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
A verse on giving nourishment to the ear.
From chapter 42, “Listening.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 81 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
A verse about what it means to have a home.
From chapter 9, “Hospitality.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston