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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.

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Kural 620: Tiruvalluvar on Effort that Defeats Fate

March 22, 2022

Those who strive without ceasing or despair / See the defeat of fate

A verse on hard work, discipline, and the rewards of motivation. From chapter 62, “Mastery of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 36: Tiruvalluvar on Ethics and Undying Deeds

March 15, 2022

Do right without waiting—at death it remains / Beside one undying

A verse on the imperative of right action, with a connection to the five remembrances of Buddhism. From chapter 4, “The Imperative of Right Action.” Translated from the Tamil by […]

Kural 211: Tiruvalluvar on Kindness and Rain

March 8, 2022

Kindness seeks no return—what does the earth / Return to the rain

A verse on generosity and giving without expectation. From chapter 22, “Knowing What Is Fitting.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 71: The Tirukkural on Love

March 1, 2022

Is there a latch for love—the fullness of one’s heart / Shows in the tears that well

A verse on the gift of tears. From chapter 8, “Having Love.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 991: Ideas and Ideals of Kindness

February 22, 2022

From openness to all people the practice / Of kindness comes easily

A verse on openness to strangers and the practice of kindness. From chapter 100, “Having Kindness.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

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