Kural 81 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural October 19, 2021 A verse about what it means to have a home. 81 The life of cherishing and being at home—for cherishing guests With generosity இருந்தோம்பி இல்வாழ்வ தெல்லாம் விருந்தோம்பி வேளாண்மை செய்தற் பொருட்டு From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston More about the bookI’d like a copy!
“Forget no bond with the blameless” September 18, 2021 The Chakkar, an Indian Arts Review, recently published four excerpts from my new translation of The Kural, Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. You can read the chapters “Reading Faces,” “Gratitude,” “Hospitality,” and “Friendship” on their website.