Thirukkural

Timeless wisdom, two lines at a time

Thiruvalluvar wrote 1330 short kurals (couplets) about how to live well. We're adding them chapter by chapter, explained simply enough for kids.

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Book 1 — Virtue

The Gift of Rain

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The Power of Doing Good

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The Joy of Children

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Love & Kindness

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Welcoming Guests

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Kind Words

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Gratitude

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Fairness

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Self-Control

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Good Conduct

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Patience

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No Jealousy

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Being Content

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No Gossiping

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Words That Matter

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Steering Clear of Wrongdoing

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Helping Others

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Giving

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A Good Name

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Compassion

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Sticking With It

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Being Genuine

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Honesty

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Truthfulness

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Keeping Calm

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Not Hurting Others

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Kindness to All Creatures

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Fate

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Book 2 — Wealth

The Joy of Learning

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The Cost of Not Learning

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The Value of Listening

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Good Sense

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Timeless wisdom, two lines at a time

Book 1 — Virtue

The Gift of Rain

The Power of Doing Good

The Joy of Children

Love & Kindness

Welcoming Guests

Kind Words

Gratitude

Fairness

Self-Control

Good Conduct

Patience

No Jealousy

Being Content

No Gossiping

Words That Matter

Steering Clear of Wrongdoing

Helping Others

Giving

A Good Name

Compassion

Sticking With It

Being Genuine

Honesty

Truthfulness

Keeping Calm

Not Hurting Others

Kindness to All Creatures

Fate

Book 2 — Wealth

The Joy of Learning

The Cost of Not Learning

The Value of Listening

Good Sense

Fixing Your Flaws

Learning From the Wise

The Company You Keep

Think Before You Act

Knowing Your Limits

Knowing the Right Moment

Trusting Wisely

Handing Over Responsibility

Cherishing Your Family

Staying Alert

Being Considerate

Inner Drive

No Room for Laziness

Hard Work

Never Giving Up

The Power of Speech

Doing Things the Right Way

The Power of Determination

Getting Things Done

Reading Between the Lines

Knowing Your Audience

Speaking Up with Confidence

Earning What You Have

Friendship

Choosing Friends Wisely

Sticking by Old Friends

Steering Clear of Bad Friends

Avoiding Foolishness

Letting Go of Grudges

Facing Hidden Tension

Taking Care of Your Body

True Greatness

Being a Person of Worth

Good Character

Using What You Have

Having Self-Respect

Building Up Your Family

The Value of Farming