Records of 'Women' in Thirukkural

திருக்குறளில் 'பெண்" பதிவுகள்

  • Thi Shanmugapriya Postgraduate Tamil Teacher, Government Higher Secondary School, Melkottai.
Keywords: Thirukkural, Tamil Ethical Philosophy, Didactic Literature, Tamil Cultural Identity, Philosophy of Life in Tamil Tradition

Abstract

Among the few books considered incomparable in world literary history, Thirukkural holds the foremost distinction. Among ethical texts that teach the fundamental truths needed for human society - philosophical thoughts on living - Thirukkural is primary. Thirukkural stands as a philosophical guide that leads humanity on the right path and as great literature that provides new interpretations through the ages. Thirukkural serves as the dwelling place of Tamil culture and as the philosophical way of life for Tamils.

Published
2018-10-01
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Articles