A verse on power and limits and the true weight of a feather. From chapter 48, “Knowing Strength.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, […]
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Kural 92: The Kural on Offering Sweet Words with a Smile
A verse on the importance of sweet and compassionate speech. From chapter 10, “Sweet Speech.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 637: The Kural on Knowledge and Ecology
A verse on action and the nature of the world. From chapter 64, “Ministers.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 571: The Kural on Compassion
A verse on how Tiruvalluvar speaks of compassion and leadership. From chapter 58, “Eyes that are Moved.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 158: The Kural on the Art of Forbearance
A verse on overcoming arrogance with one’s own innate goodness. From chapter 16, “Forbearance.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston