THIRUKKURAL: ARAM, PORUL, INBAM INIYA URAI

by Dr M. Rajaram

  • Category Reference
  • Format Paperback
  • Imprint Rupa
  • Price 250
  1. ISBN: 9789355203700
  2. Pages: 152 pages
  3. Date: 5th May 2022

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Thirukkural is one of the most famous masterpieces of Tamil literature written by a sage called Thiruvalluvar around 2,300 years before. World leaders extol the virtues of Thirukkural as a book of universal wisdom and universal truth. The aphorisms of Thirukkural are celebrated not only by Tamils but also by the entire mankind. Thirukkural as a book that deals with the art of living, which is gaining increased acceptance, transcending national boundaries, historical and social limitations and language barriers. It is a treatise par excellence in the art of living. Thirukkural develops intellect and brain and makes man live a life of honour, dignity and honesty. It is one of the highest and purest expressions of human thought. The text makes great sense and has relevance even today and for all times. Among the ethical works in Indian languages and world languages, Thirukkural stands supreme. It remains as a book for all ages, with nuggets of valuable wisdom sprinkled everywhere and systematically arranged in three parts as Virtue, Wealth and Love. It will serve as an excellent guide to lead a successful life.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Dr M. Rajaram, who is a profound scholar in Thirukkural, has done commendable work in giving interpretation of Thirukkural couplets in single lines with elegance and simplicity. Dr Rajaram, as a distinguished man of letters and literature, has marked this book by a rare literary flavour and poetic sensibility. Amidst his never-ending busy official preoccupations, he has found it possible to produce this beautiful work for better understanding of Thirukkural couplets. The author is known for his choice of word.