Tirukkural: A Translation of Valluvar's Kural

The Tirukkural is a celebrated literary and philosophical work written in classical Tamil by the poet Tiruva??uvar, known also as Va??uvar. It teaches the basic tenets of ethics and morality necessary for a good life. It is in 1330 short couplets called kurals, each consisting of seven words, presented in groups of ten kurals in 133 chapters which, in turn, are grouped into three main sections, on virtue, wealth and love. Although the Tirukkural first appeared in the Tamil language, its appeal is universal. It has been translated into more than 40 Indian and non-Indian languages.