Thirukkural is one the famous English couplets written by Thiruvalluvar. Among the various epics and poems in Tamil, Thirukkural is considered as one of the precious gem.
The speciality of this tamil couplet is that the whole gamut of human life has been encompassed in a unique manner. It has the code of conduct and the values which mankind can follow for all time to come.
There are epics that tells about the specific aspect of life. But thirukkural is the only book that covers the almost all the aspects of life. Another unique thing about this thirukkural is that the lines can be memorised easily and can be shared instantly.
The values by represented by Thirukkural is applicable in daily to day life. This book can guide our thoughts and actions. Our actions can get purified. Our relationship with our fellowman can get purified. This book has been regarded as the most valuable book and it has been translated in more than 1000 languages. It has 1330 couplets under 133 chapters.
The topics covered are
1. Virtue
- Introduction
- Domestic Virtue
- Ascetic Virtue
- Fate
2. Wealth
- Royalty
- Ministers of state
- The Essentials of a State
- Miscellaneous
3.Love
- The Gandharva Marriage (The Pre-marital love)
- Wedded Love (The Post-marital love)
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