A verse on how knowledge is passed from generation to generation. From chapter 7, “Having Children.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
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Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Kural 82: The Kural on Hospitality and Life
A verse on sharing food with guests and the elixir of immortality. From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
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 PruiksmaTHE […]
Kural 90: The Kural on Hospitality
A verse on hospitality and delicacy. From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon 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 PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston