Tirukkural: Translation in English with Tamil Commentary [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

The true greatness of the Tirukkural lies in its remarkable survival and enduring relevance despite the onslaught of numerous heterogeneous creeds over the past two millennia. During these two thousand years, it has never failed to captivate scholars and lovers of wisdom alike. Across generations, thinkers have glorified Tiruvalluvar and his monumental masterpiece, The Kural, offering it scintillating tributes.It is indeed fitting that the great modern poet Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi proclaimed, “Tamil Nadu gave Valluvar to the world, and thereby attained everlasting fame.” This anthology seeks to honor that legacy by presenting the English translation of the Tirukkural by the Rev. Dr. G. U. Pope alongside the learned Tamil commentary of the eminent scholar Dr. Mu. Varadarajan, for the benefit of students and scholars alike.The compilation and publication of Rev. Dr. G. U. Pope’s English translation stand as a worthy tribute to this timeless classic—a valuable contribution to English literature and a distinguished service to the Tamil language. This work, clearly a labor of love, deserves the admiration and gratitude of all who cherish Tamil heritage and ethical wisdom.Dr. Mu. Varadarajan demonstrates a profound understanding of Tiruvalluvar’s genius and possesses the refined sensibility required to illuminate, through lucid commentary, the poet’s terse and highly condensed expressions. His exposition enables readers to grasp the depth and subtlety of Valluvar’s thought with clarity and insight.May this work usher in a rich flood of multidimensional enlightenment and intellectual delight. As a towering thinker, Tiruvalluvar transcends the boundaries of language and creed. His scripture of universalism has rightly earned him recognition as one of the great philosophers of humanity, worthy of being placed alongside Socrates, Kant, and Confucius.In the realms of political science and public administration, Tiruvalluvar appears pre-eminent, surpassing even Aristotle, Kautilya, Kamandaka, Sukra, Machiavelli, and Harold Laski through his deeply humanistic vision and ethical approach to governance. Read more