விளக்கம் · Meaning
தமக்குப் புகழ் உண்டாகுமாறு வாழமுடியாதவர் தம்மைத் தாம் நொந்து கொள்ளாமல் தம்மை இகழ்கின்றவரை நொந்து கொள்ளக் காரணம் என்ன?
Why do those who cannot live with praise, grieve those who despise them, instead of grieving themselves for their own inability
Daily Thirukural
Daily Thirukural presents a new couplet from the Thirukural each day, with the original Tamil, a Tamil explanation, and an English translation - timeless wisdom from Thiruvalluvar.
About the Thirukural
The Thirukural is a classic Tamil text of 1,330 couplets (kurals) written by the poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar over 2,000 years ago. Organised into three sections - virtue (aram), wealth (porul), and love (inbam) - it offers concise, secular guidance on living well that remains strikingly relevant today.
A daily habit of reflection
Each day the tool surfaces one kural with its chapter, a Tamil paraphrase, and an English rendering so both Tamil readers and learners can appreciate it. It is a gentle way to start the day with a thought worth carrying. To find a specific verse, use Search Kural.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many couplets are in the Thirukural?
There are 1,330 couplets, grouped into 133 chapters across three sections: virtue, wealth, and love.
Who wrote the Thirukural?
It is attributed to the ancient Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, believed to have lived over two thousand years ago.
Is it a religious text?
The Thirukural is largely secular and universal, offering ethical guidance that people of many backgrounds find valuable.
Does the daily kural include a translation?
Yes. Each day's couplet is shown in Tamil with a Tamil explanation and an English translation.
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