A verse on what makes a person beautiful. From chapter 10, “Sweet Speech.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
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Kural 540: The Tirukkural on Mind and Mindfulness
A verse on mindfulness, intention, and ease. From chapter 54, “Absence of Mind.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 672: Tiruvalluvar on Action, Timing, and Delay
A verse on when—and when not—to take action. From chapter 68, “Ways of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 1005: Tiruvalluvar on Money
A verse on the two uses of wealth. From chapter 101, “Fruitless Wealth.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 83: Tiruvalluvar on Hospitality and Safety
A verse on strangers and the paradoxical gift of openness. From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston