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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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Poems from The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.

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Kural 489: The Kural on Taking Action in Time

May 31, 2022

When the rare moment arrives do what is rare / Without waiting

A verse on timing, opportunity, and acting without waiting. From chapter 49, “Knowing Time.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 468: The Kural on Right Action

May 24, 2022

Without right effort all effort miscarries / Even with many who care

A verse on clarity before action and right effort. From chapter 47, “Clarity Before Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 545: The Kural on Leadership and Abundance

May 17, 2022

Where kings rule as wisdom decrees / Rain and harvest abound

A verse on good governance and the abundance of the earth. From chapter 55, “Good Rule.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 401: Tiruvalluvar on Knowledge and Leadership

May 10, 2022

Addressing the wise without knowing books—like playing / At chess with no board

A verse on what we need to address the wise. From chapter 41, “Lack of Learning.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston

Kural 490: Tiruvalluvar on Patience

May 3, 2022

Wait like the crane that waits—and strike like the crane / When right

A verse on waiting for the right moment, along with a verse from Avvaiyar. From chapter 49, “Knowing Time.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon […]

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