'Sacred' Kurral Of Tiruvalluva-Nayanar

'Sacred' Kurral of Tiruvalluva-Nayanar

by Thiruvalluvar

The Tirukkural, attributed to the sage Thiruvalluvar, is a collection of 1,330 couplets in Tamil. Divided into three sections—Virtue, Wealth, and Love—it explores a vast array of ethical and philosophical concepts. It covers themes such as morality, duty, governance, social conduct, and the pursuit of happiness. The work is known for its concise and insightful prose, offering profound wisdom in a remarkably succinct form. The Tirukkural's enduring relevance is evident in its influence on prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Schweitzer.

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Thiruvalluvar (commonly known as Valluvar) was an Indian poet and philosopher who is best known as the author of the Tirukkural, a collection of couplets on ethics, political and economical matters, a...

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