Thirukkural - Universal Scripture
Thirukkural - Secular, universal ethical literature. Comprehensive analysis of 1330 couplets by Thiruvalluvar covering philosophy, social impact and values.
Learning Content
๐ Thirukkural - a unique non-religious literature
A book of universal justice independent of any particular religion
๐ The non-religiousness of Thirukkural
๐ Secularism - Comparison Table
| feature | Thirukkural | Religious texts |
|---|---|---|
| God reference | Common "Lord" | A specific god name |
| Rituals | Nothing | There are religious rituals |
| Purpose | Human biological justice | Religious freedom |
| Applicability | For all humans | For a particular religion |
| Translation | 80+ languages | less |
๐ Connection of Thirukkural with daily life
A wonderful guide book for every aspect of life
๐ Thirukkural System & Biological Correlation
๐ Life Powers - Comparison
| Biological aspect | Authority | Key point | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | Life support | "Impressive Honor" | A good wife is the specialty of the house |
| Children | Makkadperu | "Knowing in receiving" | Child wealth is better |
| Food | Medicine | "More and Less" | Eating in moderation |
| friendship | friendship | "Friendship is Good" | The necessity of good friendship |
| Money | Object type | "This world is for the poor" | Importance of material |
๐ Impact of Thirukkural on Man
The pride of creating human society on a global scale
๐ Impact of Thirukkural on a global scale
๐ Praise from world leaders
| Chairman | Country | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi | India | "Screw is my life guide" |
| Leo Tolstoy | Russia | "A Great Gift to Humanity" |
| Albert Schweitzer | Germany | "The head is the best of the world's books of justice" |
| G.U. Pope | England | "Biblical" |
๐ Twisted and unchanging values
Equality, humanity, fairness - timeless principles
๐ The unchanging values โโof Thirukkural
๐ Values โโ- Comparison table
| value | Thirukkural | Contemporary communication | UN rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality | "To all living things" | Abolition of caste | Article 1 |
| Humanity | "Through love is life" | Social service | Article 2 |
| Honesty | "The mouth is the health of the mouth" | Anti-corruption | Ethics |
| Non-violence | "Kollan Bulalai" | Animal rights | Peace |
| Education | "Learning to learn" | Compulsory education | Article 26 |
๐๏ธ Relevance of Thirukkural in Socio-Political Economic Events
Time winning ideas that are applicable to modern society as well
๐๏ธ Thirukkural in three sectors
๐ Modern Fit - Comparison
| Dept | Thirukkural concept | Contemporary Law/Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Society | "To all living things" | Article 14 - Right to equality |
| Politics | "Drunk this Golochum" | Democratic policy |
| justice | "Don't see eye to eye" | Article 21 - Fair justice |
| economy | "A Nail to the Plowing World" | Agricultural Laws |
| Education | "Learning to learn" | RTE Act 2009 |
๐ง Philosophical Principles of Thirukkural & TNPSC Shortcuts
Deep Philosophical Thoughts & Memory Aids for Exams
๐ง Philosophical principles of Thirukkural
๐ฏ TNPSC Frequently Asked Questions
| question | Answer | remember |
|---|---|---|
| How many Kurals are there? | 1330 | 133 × 10 |
| How many powers? | 133 | A38+B70+Ga25 |
| How many milks? | 3 | Virtue, materiality, lust |
| Best conversationalist? | Parimelagar | Pari = Best |
| Who is the world's public secret? | G.U. Pope | Pope = Hide |
| Thiruvalluvar's wife? | Vasuki | Valluvar = Vasuki |
| The first authority? | God bless you | K = First |
| Last authority? | Type of feed | O = Last |
๐ Key Features - Quick Reference
| title | Kurla | No |
|---|---|---|
| First round | "Alphabet" | 1 |
| Equality | "To all living things" | 972 |
| Education | "Learn to learn by being dirty" | 391 |
| mouth | "That's what the word is." | 291 |
| love | "Through love is life" | 80 |
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