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Thiruvalluvar composes the Kural
Early commentaries written
Parimelazhagar's commentary
First European translation
First English translation by Ellis
Thiruvalluvar Day established
133-ft statue in Kanyakumari
Kuralopedia launches
There is no work which equals Thirukkural in its ethical depth and universal applicability.
Thiruvalluvar's work is a guide to mankind across all ages, all climes, and all conditions.
The Kural transcends all barriers of religion, language and nationality.
Thirukkural contains the essence of all ethics. It is a universal code of conduct.
Thirukkural has been translated into over 40 languages, making it one of the most translated ancient texts.
Each kural is exactly 7 words split across 2 lines (4+3), a rigid poetic meter called Venpa.
Thirukkural is celebrated as a universal text, embraced by Hindus, Jains, Christians, and secular scholars alike.
The 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue in Kanyakumari represents the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural.
A 2,000-year-old Tamil classic of 1,330 couplets organized into three books covering every aspect of human life.
The foundation of a good life: righteousness, compassion, non-violence, and truthfulness.
Governance, statecraft, economics, and the duties of citizens and leaders.
The joy and tenderness of love, written with timeless grace. Age-appropriate selection.
📝 Fun fact: Every single kural is exactly 2 lines long — the first line has 4 words (cirs) and the second has 3. This 7-word constraint has been maintained across all 1,330 couplets for over 2,000 years.
Rearrange the words to form the correct kural meaning.
Test your knowledge of the kurals.
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