A verse on the anguish of separation. From chapter 116, “Unbearable Absence.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
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Tamil Featurette on Mediacorp Tamil News in Singapore
Mediacrop Tamil News in Singapore came to film the premiere of my new show, Riches of the Ear: A Celebration of Words and Wonder at the Singapore Writers Festival on […]
Kural 671: The Kural on Debate, Resolve and Discipline
A verse on true leadership and good governance. From chapter 68, “Ways of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 140: The Kural on Knowledge and Flowing with Nature
A verse on acting in accordance with the world. From chapter 14, “The Possession of Conduct.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 999: The Kural on Being Kind and Smiling
A verse on the light that a smile brings to the world. From chapter 100, “Having Kindness.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston