THIRUKKURAL: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Minds

by Thiruvalluvar

The Tirukkural or Thirukkural; or shortly the Kural; is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of 1330 couplets or kurals; dealing with the everyday virtues of an individual.THIRUKKURAL by Delve into the timeless wisdom and poetic brilliance of Thiruvalluvar's "Thirukkural." This revered classic of Tamil literature comprises 1330 couplets that offer insights into various aspects of life, ethics, governance, and spirituality. Thirukkural's profound verses continue to inspire and guide readers, transcending time and language barriers. Through concise and eloquent poetry, Thiruvalluvar imparts moral values, principles of righteous living, and the pursuit of wisdom, making "Thirukkural" a cherished treasure of humanity's collective wisdom.

Key Aspects of the Book "THIRUKKURAL": Universal Thirukkural's teachings resonate across cultures and generations, presenting universal principles of ethical conduct and righteous living. Ethical The book delves into Thiruvalluvar's insights on good governance and the qualities of an ideal ruler. Spiritual Thirukkural's verses offer spiritual guidance, emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge, virtue, and self-realization.

THIRUVALLUVAR was an ancient Tamil poet and philosopher believed to have lived around the 3rd century BCE. Little is known about his personal life, but his profound work, "Thirukkural," remains an enduring testament to his wisdom and literary genius. Thiruvalluvar's legacy continues to be celebrated as his verses continue to inspire and enrich the lives of readers across the world.

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2017

About the author

(Tamil: திருவள்ளுவர்) is a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher whose contribution to Tamil literature is the Thirukkural, a work on ethics. As with most other details about Valluvar, the exact place of his birth remains uncertain. Thiruvalluvar is thought to have lived sometime between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century BC.

The Tamil poet Mamulanar of the Sangam period mentioned that Thiruvalluvar was the greatest Tamil scholar and Mamulanar also mentioned the Nanda Dynasty of northern which ruled until the 4th century BC. This estimate is based on linguistic analysis of his writings, as there is no archaeological evidence for when he lived. He is sometimes also called Theiva Pulavar ("Divine Poet"), Valluvar, Poyyamozhi Pulavar, Senna Pothar,Gnana Vettiyan or Ayyan.