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The 'Sacred' Kurral of Tiruvalluva-Nâyanâr with Introduction, Grammar, Translation, Notes, Lexicon, and Concordance

The 'Sacred' Kurral of Tiruvalluva-Nâyanâr with Introduction, Grammar, Translation, Notes, Lexicon, and Concordance

Pope, G. U.

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ISBN10: 9349032341
ISBN13: 9789349032347
Publisher: Tamilnadu Book House
Published: Sep 1 2024
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.33
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sacred Kurral by Tiruvalluvar, translated and annotated by Rev. G. U. Pope, is a seminal work of Tamil literature that transcends time and geography. Known as the Thirukkural, this classic poetic text consists of 1,330 couplets, offering profound wisdom on virtue, wealth, and love. Revered for its universal ethical teachings, the book is often considered the Bible of the Tamil people. This edition provides: A detailed introduction to the text and its historical significance. A grammatical guide to classical Tamil, aiding linguistic studies. Extensive notes, a lexicon, and a concordance, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students. Parallel English and Latin translations, expanding its accessibility to global readers. This work serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, shedding light on the moral, philosophical, and poetic genius of Tiruvalluvar. It remains an essential study for those interested in ethics, classical literature, and South Asian studies.

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