A verse on the origin of speech, letters, and the world.
From chapter 1, “In Praise of God.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
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Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Kural 45: The Tirukkural on Home, Love, and Virtue
A verse on what makes a home flourish.
From chapter 5, “The Home Life.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 655: The Tirukkural on Having No Regrets
A verse that shows the great practicality of the poet Tiruvalluvar.
From chapter 66, “Purity of Action.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 78: The Tirukkural on Living with Love
A verse on love, life, and new growth.
From chapter 8, “Having Love.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 95: The Tirukkural on Beauty
A verse on what makes a person beautiful.
From chapter 10, “Sweet Speech.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston