A verse on sharing food with guests and the elixir of immortality.
From chapter 9, “Hospitality.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Tirukkural Videos
Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Kural 872: The Kural on the Power of Words
A verse on how the pen is indeed mightier than the sword—or a bow and arrow.
From chapter 88, “Knowing an Enemy.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 90: The Kural on Hospitality
A verse on hospitality and delicacy.
From chapter 9, “Hospitality.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 1027: The Kural on Family and Strength
A verse on ability and responsibility.
From chapter 103, “Serving Family.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 489: The Kural on Taking Action in Time
A verse on timing, opportunity, and acting without waiting.
From chapter 49, “Knowing Time.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
