Tirukkural

The Tirukkural is an ancient Tamil classic consisting of 1,330 concise and profound couplets, authored by the poet Thiruvalluvar. It offers universal wisdom on key aspects of life, including ethics, morality, love, and governance. Organized into three parts—virtue (dharma), wealth (artha), and love (kama)—it provides guidance on leading a balanced, ethical life. Valued for its brevity, depth, and timeless relevance, the Tirukkural serves as a practical moral code and philosophical foundation widely respected in Indian literature and beyond.