Thirukkural Transliteration & Translation [தமிழ்-Tamizh-English]
Content:
- Acknowledgments, A key to transliteration, Preface, Foreword, A Note of appreciation
- Introduction to the text, Notes on the text of ThirukkuRal, Index to contents
PART I: aRaththuppAl- VIRTUES
- Window to the text, What is Divinity, The Functioning and Motivation of life
- Functioning of life in our body, The 'Concept of Tranquillity in KuRaL, Chapters 1 - 38
PART II: porutpAl- WEALTH
- Foreword, Merit of good governance, Law and Justice, Human Resources Development
- Management Sciences, Information Systems and Communication Skills
- Window to the Text - Cabinet and Governance, Prosperity and Security of the country, Friendship
- Position of women in society, Food and Medicine, Chapters 39-108
PART III: inbaththuppAl- LOVELIFE
- Foreword J, Romance in Love, Chaste Wedlock, Chapters 109-133
- English version of Thamizh words in KuRaL, English Vocabulary Guide
PART I: VIRTUES
- PRAYER& PREFACE
- Prayer, In Praise of Rain, Greatness of Ascetics (Renunciation), Emphasis on Virtue (Righteousness)
DOMESTIC VIRTUES
- Family Life (An Institution), Partner in Life, Wealth of Children, Kindness of Love
- Hospitality, Kindness in Words (Sweetness of Expression), Gratitude
- Equity and Uprightness, Humility and Self-Control, Discipline and Conduct
- Refraining from Adultery (Covet not Others' Wife), Forbearance, Desist from Envy
- Covet not Others' Wealth, Desist from Slander, Avoid Speaking in Vain, Fear of Evil Deeds
- Duty to Society (Socialism), Contribution, Glory (Renoun)
ASCETIC VIRTUES
- Grace (Compassion), Abjuring Flesh Meat, Penance, Vileness and Imposture
- Abstain from Fraud and Deceit, Veracity, Banishing Anger
- AbjuringViolen.ceand Harm, Abstain from Killiriq, Instability (Transience, Delusion)
- Renunciation, Consciousness of Truth, CurbingGreed, Power and Laws of Nature