What a poem and poetry can show us. A verse on looking and longing. From chapter 110, “Knowing Signs.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon […]
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Kural 668: The Kural on Clarity of Action
Thiruvalluvar and Antonio Machado on seeing clearly and acting. From chapter 67, “Firmness of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 102: The Kural on Helping Others in Need
Help doesn’t have to be big to be big. A verse on helping in time. From chapter 11, “Gratitude.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon […]
Kural 66: The Kural on Family and the Music of Children
A verse on the sweetness of children’s voices. From chapter 7, “Having Children.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 731: The Kural on Environment and Country
A verse on what makes a true country. From chapter 74, “Country.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston