LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 20:3 March 2020
ISSN 1930-2940

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Thirukkural -
A Study of the Relevance and Application of Virtue to
the Modern World

Dr. K. Mooneegadoo
MGI, Moka, Mauritius

Abstract

Thirukkural, one of the eighteen Didactic works of the Post-Sangam period, also known as the Tamil Veda and Tamil Marai, holds a very crucial place in history and it is an ancient treatise by Thiruvalluvar which transcends all barriers of Mankind. Comprising of two lines verses, this ethical work contains deep thoughts and deals with all kinds of virtues. The essence of the Thirukkural is to create a world devoid of evils, filled with good values and where it is worth living. The poet’s profound thoughts and his venture into the elements related to the aspects of elementary values present a Code of Conduct that are crucial to bring about righteous way of living. The Code leads the followers to a life of perfection and widening of knowledge amidst the community. It is a book which is based on life experiences that transcends all barriers be it spiritual, cultural or social. This paper deals with virtue as depicted by Thiruvalluvar.

Keywords: Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar, Didactic works, elementary values, profound thoughts, Code of conduct, life experiences.

Introduction

Written by Thiruvalluvar, also known as Deivappulavar, Nayanaar, Poyyappulavar, the Thirukkural is one of the oldest literary works in Tamil. The Thirukkural, as stated by Kulandaisamy, the former Vice Chancellor of Anna University of Tamil Nadu, is ‘an extraordinary treatise on the Art of Living. It dwells deep into the unshifting foundations of human life, the society in general, and for the individuals of the society.’ It has incorporated quite a huge amount of virtuous deeds called Aram. These virtuous qualities are intended to transform the world into an ideal one. Thirukkural not only deals with the home and the family but also covers every aspect of human life.

Thiruvalluvar’s concept of virtue in some ways are in line with that of the great Philosophers like Confucius and Aristotle. His focus on Goodness of mankind, abstention from evils, warmth in the conjugal life reveal his high level of thoughts and his deep insights into human nature. So, in this paper an attempt will be made to highlight virtues enunciated in Thirukkural and the focus will be mainly on the need for the application of the virtues in the modern world.

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Dr. K. Mooneegadoo
Lecturer, Department of Tamil Studies
MGI, Moka, Mauritius
kistnamah@gmail.com
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