A verse on the importance of sweet and compassionate speech. From chapter 10, “Sweet Speech.” 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.
Kural 637: The Kural on Knowledge and Ecology
A verse on action and the nature of the world. From chapter 64, “Ministers.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 571: The Kural on Compassion
A verse on how Tiruvalluvar speaks of compassion and leadership. From chapter 58, “Eyes that are Moved.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 158: The Kural on the Art of Forbearance
A verse on overcoming arrogance with one’s own innate goodness. From chapter 16, “Forbearance.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 786: The Kural on Friendship
A verse on the heart of true friends and friendship. From chapter 79, “Friendship.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston