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The Tirukkural (or Thirukkural) is a classic Tamil text written by the poet Thiruvalluvar over 2,000 years ago. It is considered one of the greatest works of Tamil literature and offers timeless wisdom on ethical living, governance, and human values.
📖 Structure of the Tirukkural:
The work is divided into 1,330 couplets (kurals), each offering a concise moral teaching. These are organized into three sections, reflecting the key aspects of life:
- Aram (Virtue) – Ethical and moral living (Chapters 1-38, 380 kurals)
- Porul (Wealth) – Social, economic, and political matters (Chapters 39-108, 700 kurals)
- Inbam (Love) – Love, relationships, and family life (Chapters 109-133, 250 kurals)
🌟 Core Themes of the Tirukkural:
- Moral Integrity: Emphasis on honesty, kindness, and self-discipline.
- Righteous Leadership: Guidance on ethical governance and justice.
- Non-Violence: Promotes compassion and non-harm (Ahimsa).
- Love and Family: Values of romantic love, family harmony, and domestic bliss.
- Wisdom and Education: Encourages the pursuit of knowledge and humility.
📌 Famous Quotes from the Tirukkural:
- "The world is sustained by truth." – Truth and integrity uphold society.
- "Friendship is not for laughter alone, but for wise counsel in times of need." – True friendship provides support during hardship.
- "An educated person is respected everywhere." – Knowledge is the ultimate asset.
🕊️ Global Significance:
- Translated into over 40 languages worldwide.
- Valued by thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi, who called it a "text of universal wisdom."
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Here are some good quotes from the Tirukkural by Thiruvalluvar, reflecting its timeless wisdom on virtue, wealth, and love:
🌟 On Virtue (Aram)
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"அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி பகவன் முதற்றே உலகு."
(A starts the alphabet, and likewise, God is the beginning of all things.) – Kural 1
– Everything begins with God or a higher principle. -
"தனக்குவமை இல்லாதான் தலைவன் தனக்குவமை இல்லாத தாள் சேர்ந்தார் மாட்டே."
(The feet of the Lord who is beyond compare, grant refuge to those who reach Him.) – Kural 2
– Seeking refuge in the divine brings ultimate peace. -
"நன்றிக் குறுதின்மை நன்றிக்குத் தக்கார் சிறுமை குறித்தது அன்று."
(Ingratitude is a greater sin than poverty.) – Kural 110
– Being ungrateful is worse than being poor.
💰 On Wealth and Leadership (Porul)
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"இன்மை அடையாமை வேண்டு மவர்க்கு, என்னை அடையாமை நன்று."
(For those who cannot endure poverty, it is better not to pursue wealth unethically.) – Kural 754
– Wealth should be pursued only through righteous means. -
"கேடில் விழுச்செல்வம் கல்வி ஒருவற்கு மாது மறப்பதன் நீங்கு."
(The greatest wealth is education, which cannot be stolen.) – Kural 400
– Education is a lasting treasure that never fades. -
"கண்ணுடையர் என்பவர் கற்றோர் முகத்திரண்டு புண்ணுடையர் கல்லாதவர்."
(The learned have eyes; the unlearned are as blind.) – Kural 392
– Knowledge opens the eyes to the truth.
❤️ On Love and Relationships (Inbam)
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"அன்பும் அறனும் உடைத்தாயின் இல்வாழ்க்கை பன்பும் பயனும் அது."
(A home with love and virtue is a true and fruitful life.) – Kural 45
– Love and virtue form the foundation of a happy household. -
"அன்பிற்கும் உண்டோ அடைக்குந்தாழ்? ஆர்வலார்
புண்கணீர் பூசல் தரும்."
(Is there a lock to stop love? Tears flow for those who truly care.) – Kural 1200
– Love cannot be contained or restricted. -
"சிறப்பொடு பேணிக் கொளல்."
(Cherish love with respect and care.) – Kural 58
– True love thrives when nurtured with respect.
📜 On Wisdom and Morality
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"அறஞ்சாரா துய்க்கை அழுக்காறு பிணிக்கும்
பிறந்தார்கண் அல்ல செயின்."
(Without virtue, pleasures become shackles.) – Kural 214
– Pleasures without morality bring suffering. -
"ஒன்றாக நல்லது கொல்லோகா தீவினை
என்றும் மடிவு தரும்."
(Good deeds will never fail; evil deeds will bring ruin.) – Kural 202
– Goodness always prevails, and evil leads to destruction.
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