Explore the Chapters of Illaraviyal
This nature ( இயல் ) contains several chapters ( அதிகாரங்கள் ), each focusing on a specific aspect of its moral or philosophical theme. Select a chapter below to read the Kurals and their timeless teachings.
இல்வாழ்க்கை
Domestic Life
வாழ்க்கைத் துணைநலம்
The Worth of a Wife
மக்கட்பேறு
The Wealth of Children
அன்புடைமை
The Possession of Love
விருந்தோம்பல்
Hospitality
இனியவை கூறல்
The Utterance of Pleasant Words
செய்ந்நன்றியறிதல்
Gratitude
நடுவு நிலைமை
Impartiality
அடக்கம் உடைமை
The Possession of Self-restraint
ஒழுக்கம் உடைமை
The Possession of Decorum
பிறனில் விழையாமை
Not coveting another"s Wife
பொறையுடைமை
The Possession of Patience, Forbearance
அழுக்காறாமை
Not Envying
வெஃகாமை
Not Coveting
புறங்கூறாமை
Not Backbiting
பயனில சொல்லாமை
Against Vain Speaking
தீவினையச்சம்
Dread of Evil Deeds
ஒப்புரவறிதல்
Duty to Society
ஈகை
Giving
புகழ்
Renown
🌟 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.
ஒன்றாமை ஒன்றியார் கட்படின் எஞ்ஞான்றும்
பொன்றாமை ஒன்றல் அரிது.
Ondraamai Ondriyaar Katpatin Egngnaandrum
Pondraamai Ondral Aridhu
🧠 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.