Thirukkural English and Tamil: Part 1 - Virtue in Bloomington, MN

Thirukkural was written few thousand years ago on Palm Tree Leaves using metal stylus (knife pen) by the author known as Thiruvalluvar, aka., Poyyamozhi Pulavar and Theivappulavar. It is a classic Tamil language poem collection consisting of 1,330 short, two line couplets (Kurals). Each couplet is written using only seven words, however, information is packed within it, like the DNA which holds a lot of information. It is an all-inclusive ethical guide, because it gives guidance on how to lead a good life. It is an essential book on ethical philosophy. It portrays a way of life and it lays down a code of conduct.