Welcome to Thirukkural - Timeless Wisdom in Couplets
Thirukkural, authored by the Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, is a masterpiece of ethical living, comprising 1330 couplets divided into 133 chapters. It offers practical guidance on virtue (Aram), wealth (Porul), and love (Inbam)—values that transcend time, religion, and culture.
📚 Browse by Book, Nature & Chapter
Explore Thirukkural by navigating through its structured divisions. Select from 3 major parts, 133 chapters, or browse by thematic categories for a guided reading experience.
🔍 Search by Kural Number
Enter a specific Kural number (1–1330) to instantly access its couplet, meaning, and commentary in both Tamil and English.
Explore the Books of Thirukkural
Thirukkural is divided into three major books ( பகுதிகள் ) — Aram (Virtue), Porul (Wealth), and Inbam (Love). Each book presents timeless wisdom on living a righteous, purposeful, and harmonious life. Choose a book below to discover its Natures ( இயல்கள் ), Chapters, and Kurals.
அறத்துப்பால்
Virtue
தனிப்பட்ட ஒழுக்கம், பண்பாட்டுச் சிந்தனைகள் மற்றும் நேர்மையான வாழ்வியல் குறித்த போதனைகளை அறம் கூறுகிறது. இது ஒழுக்கம், தயை, உண்மை போன்ற அருமைமிகு நெறிகளை வலியுறுத்துகிறது.
This section emphasizes personal morality, discipline, and righteous living. It guides individuals on ethical behavior, self-control, compassion, truthfulness, and spiritual growth.
பொருட்பால்
Wealth
சமூக ஒழுங்கை நிலைநாட்டும் வகையில் ஆட்சி, நீதிமுறை, அறநெறிகள், நல்லிணக்கம் மற்றும் பொது வாழ்க்கை நெறிகள் குறித்து பொருள் பகுதி உரையாடுகிறது.
Focused on the responsibilities of individuals in society, this division offers insights into governance, leadership, justice, diplomacy, and social ethics essential for a well-ordered society.
காமத்துப்பால்
Love
காதல், விருப்பம், சேர்க்கை, பிரிவு போன்ற உணர்வுகளின் நுட்பங்களை இன்பம் பகுதி கவிதைபோன்ற அழகுடன் விவரிக்கிறது.
This poetic section celebrates human emotions and relationships. It portrays love, longing, and the nuances of emotional intimacy in a graceful and symbolic manner.
🌟 Kural of the Day
Discover daily wisdom from the timeless Thirukkural. Each day, we highlight one profound couplet that offers insights into life, virtue, and values—guiding you with ancient truth in modern times.
துறந்தார் படிவத்த ராகி இறந்தாராய்ந்து
என்செயினும் சோர்விலது ஒற்று.
Thurandhaar Pativaththa Raaki Irandhaaraaindhu
Enseyinum Sorviladhu Otru
🧠 About Thiruvalluvar
Thiruvalluvar is one of the greatest Tamil poets and philosophers known for composing the Thirukkural —a classic Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets covering ethics ( aram ), governance ( porul ), and love ( inbam ).
Though little is known about his personal life, his work has transcended time, offering practical wisdom and moral values that remain deeply relevant. Thiruvalluvar's verses have been translated into many lngs, making him a universal figure of wisdom and virtue.