A verse on when—and when not—to take action.
From chapter 68, “Ways of Action.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
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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 Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon 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 Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 382 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
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
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