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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

author, poet, teacher, and performer

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Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.

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Kural 1005: Tiruvalluvar on Money

November 23, 2021

A verse on the two uses of wealth.

1005
Those who won’t give and enjoy—even with billions
They have nothing

கொடுப்பதூஉம் துய்ப்பதூஉம் இல்லார்க் கடுக்கிய
கோடியுண் டாயினும் இல்

From chapter 101, “Fruitless Wealth.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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Kural 83: Tiruvalluvar on Hospitality and Safety

November 16, 2021

A verse on strangers and the paradoxical gift of openness.

83
The life that cherishes strangers each day
Never falls upon ruin

வருவிருந்து வைகலும் ஓம்புவான் வாழ்க்கை
பருவந்து பாழ்படுதல் இன்று

From chapter 9, “Hospitality.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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Kural 382 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural

November 9, 2021

A verse on the four qualities that make a true leader.

382
Generosity fearlessness knowledge energy—the nature of a king
Is these four in fullness

அஞ்சாமை ஈகை அறிவூக்கம் இந்நான்கும்
எஞ்சாமை வேந்தர்க் கியல்பு

From chapter 39, “The Splendor of Kings.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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Kural 391 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural

November 2, 2021

A verse on the connection between learning and life.

391
Faultlessly study what is to be studied—then fit
All that you’ve studied

கற்க கசடறக் கற்பவை கற்றபின்
நிற்க அதற்குத் தக

From chapter 40, “Learning.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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Kural 412 from THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural

October 26, 2021

A verse on giving nourishment to the ear.

412
When the ear lacks food feed a little
To the belly

செவிக்குண வில்லாத போழ்து சிறிது
வயிற்றுக்கும் ஈயப் படும்

From chapter 42, “Listening.”

Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston

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