#thirukkural
Thiruvalluvar Day honors the legendary Tamil poet, Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்) , who wrote the Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்), a book of profound insights and wise teachings. It is observed during Pongal to honor Tamil culture, heritage and literature.

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January 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#திருக்குறள் வெகுளாமை 309

உள்ளிய தெல்லாம் உடனெய்தும் உள்ளத்தால்
உள்ளான் வெகுளி எனின்.

பொருள்:
உள்ளத்துள் கோபம் கொள்ள ஒருபோதும் எண்ணாதவன், தான் நினைத்ததை எல்லாம் உடனே அடைவான்.

One who never lets anger grow within will achieve whatever they aim for, without delay.

#தமிழ் #tamil #thirukkural
April 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thank you. The English translations of the Thirukkural, and how they came to be, make for a fascinating story
August 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Things are getting completely crazy because of Pedo's need for distraction from Epstein files.
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Has Putin Turned Russia Into Iran’s Nuclear Shield? What the Escalation Narrative Really Means
From Kautilya and the Thirukkural to the Mahabharata, India’s strategic culture reflects a civilisational tradition of restraint, flexibility and calibrated force that cannot be judged by Western war ...
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March 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
📜 A Tamil poet, Thiruvalluvar, compressed ethics into 1330 couplets enduring 15+ centuries. His decimal structure (133 chapters × 10 couplets) carried wisdom from palm leaves to pixels. ✍️ Explore: tpc8.short.gy/D28NoPlN

Each couplet carries timeless vision.

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The Algorithm of Ancient Wisdom: How Tamil Poetry Became Humanity's Most Elegant Ethical Code 📜
The Thirukkural: Ancient Tamil wisdom encoded in 1,330 couplets. Explore history's most elegant ethical compression algorithm from over fifteen centur
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December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thirukkural 1

அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி
பகவன் முதற்றே உலகு.

Transliteration:
Agara mudhala ezhuthellam aadhi
Bhagavan muthatre ulagu.

Meaning
Just as the letter "A" (அ) is the beginning of all alphabets, the eternal God is the beginning of the entire world.
February 21, 2026 at 1:59 AM
இகழ்ச்சியின் கெட்டாரை உள்ளுக தாந்தம்
மகிழ்ச்சியின் மைந்துறும் போழ்து.
— When joy deludes, their fate recall Whom negligence has made to fall #Thirukkural #பொச்சாவாமை #Pochchaavaamai #Unforgetfulness #பொருட்பால் #Porutpaal
July 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM
ஆரா இயற்கை அவாநீப்பின் அந்நிலையே
பேரா இயற்கை தரும்.
— Off with desire insatiate You gain the native blissful state #Thirukkural #அவாஅறுத்தல் #Avaavaruththal #CurbingofDesire #அறத்துப்பால் #Araththuppaal
June 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM
பொருளற்றார் பூப்பர் ஒருகால் அருளற்றார்
அற்றார்மற் றாதல் அரிது.
— The wealthless may prosper one day; The graceless never bloom agay #Thirukkural #அருளுடைமை #Arulutaimai #Compassion #அறத்துப்பால் #Araththuppaal
June 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Happy birthday to composer Roger Reynolds, long may he write music, and read poetry.

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WISDOM's Sources: I. Dedicated to the Thirukkural (Fronsdal Translation)
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July 18, 2026 at 7:37 PM
There is a ThirukKural (in Tamil) 'Vaiyathul Vazhvangu Vaazhvaar Vanurayum Dheivathul Vaika Padum,' which roughly translates to 'Those who lead a just life on earth will be celebrated among the Pantheon of Gods.'

RIP Jane Goodall, the person who embodied the true spirit of Mother Earth.
October 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#திருக்குறள் பண்புடைமை 995

நகையுள்ளும் இன்னா திகழ்ச்சி பகையுள்ளும்
பண்புள பாடறிவார் மாட்டு

பொருள்:
விளையாட்டாகக்கூட ஒருவரை இகழ்ந்து பேசுவதால் கேடு உண்டாகும். அறிவு முதிர்ந்தவர்கள், பகைவரிடமும் பண்புகெடாமல் நடந்து கொள்வார்கள்

Even as a joke, insulting someone can cause harm. Wise people remain respectful, even towards their enemies

#தமிழ் #thirukkural #tamil
March 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The voice that brought Thirukkural into millions of Tamil homes has fallen silent.

Renowned Tamil scholar and Pattimandram icon Solomon Pappaiah has died in Madurai at 90.

For generations, he made Tamil literature accessible through humour and debate.

🕊️ 1936–2026
September 12, 2026 at 12:41 AM
#திருக்குறள் செய்நன்றி அறிதல் 101

செய்யாமல் செய்த உதவிக்கு வையகமும்
வானகமும் ஆற்றல் அரிது.

பொருள்:
தான் ஓர் உதவியும் முன் செய்யாதிருக்கப் பிறன் தனக்கு செய்த உதவிக்கு மண்ணுலகத்தையும் விண்ணுலகத்தையும் கைமாறாகக் கொடுத்தாலும் ஈடு ஆக முடியாது.

If one has never helped others, even giving the world and heaven in return won't repay a received favor.

#தமிழ் #thirukkural #tamil
April 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
With all the anger in the world in general and social media, I often think there should be a better way.

I am reminded of a quote by the Tamil philosopher, Thiruvalluvar, in his work, the Thirukkural, "If a man be his own guard, let him guard himself against rage."
July 12, 2023 at 1:40 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a Russian Translation of the Thirukkural to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
September 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a copy of the timeless Thirukkural, bringing one of Tamil civilisation’s greatest literary treasures into a high-profile diplomatic moment.

Over 2,000 years of #Tamil wisdom, culture and philosophy 🔥
September 15, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Did you know? PM Modi gifted President Putin a Russian translation of the ancient Tamil classic Thirukkural during their New Delhi meeting.
#CurrentAffairs #Thirukkural #IndiaRussia #UPSC #UGCNET #GK #CompetitiveExams #ExamPreparation #CurrentAffairs2026 #News #GeneralKnowledge
September 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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PM Modi gifts Putin Russian Thirukkural at BRICS Summit in Delhi
September 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
செவிச்சொல்லும் சேர்ந்த நகையும் அவித்தொழுகல்
ஆன்ற பெரியா ரகத்து.
— Whisper not; nor smile exchange Amidst august men's assemblage #Thirukkural #மன்னரைச்சேர்ந்துஒழுகல் #MannaraichCherndhozhudhal #ConductinthePresenceoftheKing #பொருட்பால் #Porutpaal
September 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
போற்றின் அரியவை போற்றல் கடுத்தபின்
தேற்றுதல் யார்க்கும் அரிது.
— Guard thyself from petty excess Suspected least, there's no redress #Thirukkural #மன்னரைச்சேர்ந்துஒழுகல் #MannaraichCherndhozhudhal #ConductinthePresenceoftheKing #பொருட்பால் #Porutpaal
September 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
கற்றுக்கண் அஞ்சான் செலச்சொல்லிக் காலத்தால்
தக்கது அறிவதாம் தூது.
— Learned; fearless, the envoy tends Convincing words which time demands #Thirukkural #தூது #Thoodhu #TheEnvoy #பொருட்பால் #Porutpaal
September 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM