ஔவையின் வாக்கு போல ஒழுகு - Auvaiyin vakku pola ougu
Aathichudi, composed by the revered Tamil poetess Avvaiyar, is a foundational text in Tamil literature that imparts timeless moral values through simple yet profound one-line verses. Consisting of 109 aphorisms arranged in alphabetical order, it serves as an ethical guide for children and adults alike—instilling virtues such as discipline, kindness, knowledge, and humility that transcend generations and cultural boundaries.
ஔவையின் வாக்கு போல ஒழுகு
Meaning
ஔவையின் வாக்கு - ஔவைyar கூறிய அறநெறி, போல - போன்று, ஒழுகு - நடந்துகொள்
Paraphrase
ஔவையார் போன்று அறநெறி வழியில் நடந்து கொள்
Moral
ஔவையார் போல் வாழும் வாழ்க்கை என்றும் உயர்வு தரும்.
ஔவையின் வழியில்
தனுஷி பள்ளியில் அன்பும், ஒழுக்கமும் பின்பற்றினாள். ஆசிரியர் அவளை ‘இளைய ஔவையார்’ என்று அழைத்தார்.
Auvaiyin vakku pola ougu
Translation
Live by Avvaiyar’s words
Moral
ஔவையார் போல் வாழும் வாழ்க்கை என்றும் உயர்வு தரும்.
Little Avvai
Danushi followed the values of kindness and discipline. Her teacher called her the ‘young Avvai’ for her virtues.
Comments (11)
Miraan Atwal
1 month ago
This Kural offers profound wisdom about life. It truly reflects the values we should carry every day. It's amazing how relevant this remains even in modern times.
Anika Dyal
1 month ago
Absolutely love this one. It reminds me of the core values my grandparents taught me.
Veer Johal
1 month ago
What a beautiful thought! The poet's ability to express deep meaning in few words is just remarkable.
Reyansh Sibal
1 month ago
A brilliant expression of character and virtue. It’s a guidepost for living an ethical life.
Nayantara Sawhney
1 month ago
What a beautiful thought! The poet's ability to express deep meaning in few words is just remarkable.
Taimur Khurana
1 month ago
Aathichudi always leaves a strong impression on me. This one teaches discipline in such a simple yet effective way.
Rasha Sabharwal
1 month ago
Absolutely love this one. It reminds me of the core values my grandparents taught me.
Alisha Ratti
1 month ago
What a beautiful thought! The poet's ability to express deep meaning in few words is just remarkable.
Kabir Suresh
1 month ago
Absolutely love this one. It reminds me of the core values my grandparents taught me.
Keya Dave
1 month ago
Aathichudi always leaves a strong impression on me. This one teaches discipline in such a simple yet effective way.
🌟 Poem of the Day
Explore daily pearls of wisdom from the classic Aathichudi. Each day features a powerful line that instills values, discipline, and moral clarity—nurturing young minds and inspiring all generations with timeless Tamil teachings.
ஊக்கமில்லா முயற்சி பயனில்லை - Ukkamilla muyaci payaillai
ஊக்கம் - உற்சாகம், இல்லா - இல்லாத, முயற்சி - சிரம், பயனில்லை - பலன் இல்லாதது
🧠 About Avvaiyar
Avvaiyar is one of the most respected Tamil poetesses, celebrated for her wisdom-filled works aimed at instilling values in young minds. Among her many contributions, the Aathichudi stands out as a foundational text that teaches moral lessons through simple and powerful one-line verses.
Believed to have lived during the Sangam era, Avvaiyar used poetry as a tool to educate and guide people toward righteousness and discipline. Her teachings continue to resonate across generations, making her a timeless symbol of Tamil knowledge and virtue.
Madhav Vora
1 month ago
This Kural offers profound wisdom about life. It truly reflects the values we should carry every day. It's amazing how relevant this remains even in modern times.