அல்லவை தேய அறம்பெருகும் நல்லவை
நாடி இனிய சொலின்.
Who seeks out good, words from his lips of sweetness flow;
In him the power of vice declines, and virtues grow
#Tirukkural #tamilliteratue
If you haven't yet encountered the timeless masterpiece #Tirukkuṟaḷ from #Tamil literature, now is the perfect moment to delve into its profound essence. This thread aims to offer a high level insight of this esteemed work.
Attributed to the revered Indian poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, "Tirukkuṟaḷ" aligns with the ancient tradition of numerous Indian texts like the Upanishads and Vedas, where authors disseminate wisdom anonymously. Thiruvalluvar, too, chose anonymity, allowing his literary legacy to transcend time while his identity remained obscured.
Interestingly, "Tirukkuṟaḷ" does not explicitly mention its author. In the 19th century, Monsieur Ariel, a French translator, famously described it as "the book without a name by an author without a name." Thiruvalluvar's name surfaced later in texts like "Tiruvalluva Maalai," shedding light on the enigmatic figure referred to as Valluvar.
#Tirukkural is a treasure trove of timeless wisdom, a collection of 1,330 couplets, divided into 133 chapters, covering diverse aspects of life—ethics, governance, love, and more.
The fascinating aspect of the 1330 couplets known as the “Kural” lies in their unique structure. Each couplet, composed of precisely seven words, stands as a concise poetic form. These couplets are complete in themselves, presenting two lines— the first with four words and the second with three.
They belong to the Venpa stanza, one of the five types, and must adhere to the grammar rules of Venpa, a complex and greatly revered stanzaic structure in #TamilLiterature. This strict structure adds to the beauty and challenge of crafting these succinct and impactful verses.
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