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
Tirukkural Videos
Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Kural 36: Tiruvalluvar on Ethics and Undying Deeds
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
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
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
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