Tirukkural (Thirukkural)

by Tiruva岣丰阜uvar | 53,206 words

Summary: Tirukku峁焌岣� is a classic of couplets or Kurals (1330 rhyming Tamil couplets) or aphorisms. It was authored by Thiruvalluvar, a poet who is said to have lived anytime between 2nd century BCE and 5th century CE. Most believe he wrote Thirukkural in 30 BC which is part of Tamil Sangam Period. It is one of the Tamil books of Law.

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Contents of this online book ( + / - )

The full text of the Tirukkural (Thirukkural) in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book鈥檚 content by visiting the pages in the below index:

Frontpage

Editor's Notes

+ Part I - Virtue

. 1.1 Introduction

. 1.2 Domestic Virtue

. 1.3 Ascetic Virtue

. 1.4 Fate

+ Part II - Wealth

. 2.1 Royalty

. 2.2 Ministers of State

. 2.3 The Essentials of a State

. 2.4 Miscellaneous