ஒளிக்குப் பிறந்தவன் ஒழுக்கம் உடையவன் - Olikkup piantava oukkam utaiyava
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.
ஒளிக்குப் பிறந்தவன் ஒழுக்கம் உடையவன்
Meaning
ஒளி - ஞான ஒளி, ஒழுக்கம் - ஒழுக்கநெறி, உடையவன் - கொண்டவன்
Paraphrase
ஞானமும் ஒழுக்கமும் உடையவனே மனித நலனுக்குரியவன்
Moral
ஒழுக்கமுள்ளவன் வாழ்க்கையில் ஒளியோடு வாழ்கிறான்.
ஒழுக்கத்தின் ஒளி
அசோக் ஒழுக்கநெறியை கடைப்பிடித்து வாழ்ந்தார். பிறருக்கும் ஒழுக்கம் கற்றுத் தந்தார். அவரை அனைவரும் ஒளியுள்ளவராகப் பார்த்தனர்.
Olikkup piantava oukkam utaiyava
Translation
He who shines lives with discipline
Moral
ஒழுக்கமுள்ளவன் வாழ்க்கையில் ஒளியோடு வாழ்கிறான்.
Ashok the Disciplined
Ashok lived with great discipline and inspired others to follow the same. People saw a glow of wisdom in him.
Comments (7)
Romil Bawa
1 week 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.
Jhanvi Dhingra
1 week ago
So much truth in this couplet. The poet captured an eternal value in just two lines.
Neysa Grewal
1 week ago
Aathichudi always leaves a strong impression on me. This one teaches discipline in such a simple yet effective way.
Jhanvi Barman
1 week 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.
Ira Tiwari
1 week ago
What a beautiful thought! The poet's ability to express deep meaning in few words is just remarkable.
Kimaya Verma
1 week ago
Absolutely love this one. It reminds me of the core values my grandparents taught me.
🌟 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.
ஊக்கமது சோர்வில்லை - Ukkamatu sorvillai
ஊக்கம் - உற்சாகம், சோர்வு - சலிப்பு, இல்லை - 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.
Vritika Sankaran
1 week ago
A brilliant expression of character and virtue. It’s a guidepost for living an ethical life.