Tirukkural also known as the Kural), sometimes spelt 'Thirukkural, is a classic of couplets or Kura’s (1330 rhyming Tamil couplets) or aphorisms. It was authored by Thiruvalluvar, a poet who is said to have lived anytime between 2nd century BC and 5th century AD. Although the exact period of its composition is still disputed, scholars agree that it was produced in the late Tamil Sangam period. The Thirukkural expounds on various aspects of life and is one of the most important works in the Tamil language. This is reflected in some of the other names by which the text is known: Tamil marai (Tamil Vedas); poyyamozhi (words that never fail); and Daiva nool (divine text). The book is considered to precede Manimekalai and Silapathikaram since they both acknowledge the Kural text.
Article Details
Unique Paper ID: 145362
Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 4, Issue 9
Page(s): 416 - 419
Article Preview & Download
Share This Article
Conference Alert
NCSST-2023
AICTE Sponsored National Conference on Smart Systems and Technologies
Last Date: 25th November 2023
SWEC- Management
LATEST INNOVATION’S AND FUTURE TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT